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Majority of public opposes GOP plan for Medicaid cuts: Poll

  • Congress is considering cuts to Medicaid funding that could reduce the District of Columbia's Federal Medical Assistance Percentage .
  • This discussion takes place in the context of a required $880 billion reduction in funding by fiscal year 2026, which must be addressed by the congressional committee responsible for overseeing Medicaid.
  • D.C. officials, including Congresswoman Norton and Mayor Bowser, warn that cuts would destabilize the region's healthcare, affecting hundreds of thousands who live, work, or receive care there.
  • They describe cuts to Medicaid as "one of the most cruel things," emphasizing that many rely on D.C.'s specialized care, including members of Congress and visiting dignitaries.
  • If enacted, these cuts could harm D.C. residents and have wider implications nationwide, prompting lawmakers to advocate for maintaining current FMAP matches.
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As Republicans in Congress eye sweeping Medicaid cuts, Missouri offers a preview

CRESTWOOD, Mo. — The prospect of sweeping federal cuts to Medicaid is alarming to some Missourians who remember the last time the public medical insurance program for those with low incomes or disabilities was pressed for cash in the state.…

·Cherokee County, United States
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The Hill broke the news in Washington, United States on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
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