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Republicans consider cuts and work requirements for Medicaid, jeopardizing care for millions


Published on 2025-02-18 08:20:45 - MSN
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  • Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, threatening health care coverage for some of the 80 million U.S. adults and children enrolled in the safety net program. The signing up of millions of additional Americans for taxpayer-funded health care coverage like Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act's

The article from MSN discusses how Republican lawmakers are contemplating significant changes to Medicaid, including imposing work requirements and reducing funding. These proposals come as part of broader budget negotiations and could potentially affect millions of low-income Americans who rely on Medicaid for healthcare. Critics argue that such changes could lead to many losing their health coverage, especially since previous attempts at similar requirements resulted in administrative burdens and coverage losses without significant employment gains. The debate centers around balancing fiscal responsibility with the need to ensure healthcare access for vulnerable populations, highlighting a tension between cost-saving measures and the potential negative impacts on health outcomes and economic stability for Medicaid recipients.

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