Medicaid Update: Republicans Scaling Back Cuts Amid House Tax Break Battle
House Republicans are beginning to scale back some of their proposed deep Medicaid cuts as part of their sweeping tax break legislation, facing mounting resistance from centrist GOP lawmakers wary of slashing health coverage for their constituents. However, not all proposed reductions are off the table. A new report released Wednesday by the nonpartisan Congressional […]
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Will Medicaid Be Cut? What to Know After Budget Passes House
Steep cuts could be on the way for Medicaid now the House of Representatives has passed a budget resolution to enact President Donald Trump‘s fiscal agenda. Why It Matters Medicaid gives health coverage to some individuals and families, including children, parents, people who are pregnant, elderly people with certain incomes, and people with disabilities—although coverage […]
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Millions in Medicaid, Social Security Wrong Payments Targeted in New Bill
In an effort to clamp down on federal financial waste, a new bill aims to address the issue of billions in improper payments by federal agencies. The Payment Integrity Information Reform Act (PIIA), spearheaded by Republican Representative Dan Meuser of Pennsylvania, is set to be introduced in Congress, according to Fox News. “The Payment Information […]
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Republican Congressman Says He Wants Change to Medicaid
Republican U.S. Representative Mark Alford of Missouri said that he would support “changes” to Medicaid hours after the issue took center stage during a contentious town hall event with his constituents on Monday. Newsweek reached out for comment to Alford’s office and the White House via email on Monday night. Why It Matters President Donald […]
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