Medicaid insures 1 in 5 Americans. This is how the GOP budget could impact coverage.

‘What do Trump and the Republicans think will happen to these people?’ Potential Medicaid cuts raise alarm for states. - The Boston Globe

Medicaid provides health insurance for roughly one in five Americans, covering impoverished children, low-income adults, and seniors and those with disabilities reliant on care at home.

Medicaid Isn’t the Only Popular, Lifesaving Program the GOP Will Cut

The budget blueprint that Congressional Republicans passed this week outlines a massive wealth transfer to the rich—at the expense of everyone else. While millionaires and billionaires will get $4.5 million worth of tax cuts, the Energy & Commerce committee, for instance—which oversees Medicaid—is supposed to find $880 billion to cut from government spending. As the GOP details precisely what they intend to cut over the coming weeks, it’s likely…

Montana Legislature green lights Medicaid expansion as Congress considers program cuts

A Republican proposal to continue Medicaid expansion in Montana is headed to the governor’s desk as Republicans in Congress consider billions of dollars in cuts to the low-income health program.

Legislators differ on how budget cut could impact on Medicaid

WASHINGTON STATE - In Washington's Congressional Districts 4 and 5, Medicaid usage significantly exceeds the national average. According to data from the U.S. Census compiled by Data USA, both districts, each with a population of around 770,000, show high reliance on Medicaid. The Congressional Health Dashboard indicates that nearly 36% of residents in District 4

GOP is considering cuts to Medicaid funding. Here’s who could be impacted

Earlier this week, the House passed the Republican budget resolution. One goal is to slash $2 trillion over a decade from the federal budget, which could bring significant cuts to Medicaid. Medicaid is a joint federal and state health insurance program for disabled and low-income Americans. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services works with state programs to administer Medicaid, which enrolls more than 72.1 million people. Medicaid offers b…

Medicaid insures 1 in 5 Americans. This is how the GOP budget could impact coverage.

The House's budget resolution seeks $2 trillion in federal savings. If the Senate adopts the resolution, lawmaker could target Medicaid savings.