US EditionMajority 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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Denver GazetteDC officials warn against congressional cuts to Medicaid for the district
As the House contemplates cuts in budget talks, Washington, D.C., officials are sounding the alarm on how cuts to the district’s Medicaid funds could harm residents and have wider ramifications. The Federal Medical Assistance Percentage determines the matching funds the…
Three-quarters of Americans oppose Medicaid cuts, poll shows • Oregon Capital Chronicle
A poll released Thursday, May 1 showed 76% of Americans oppose cuts to Medicaid. (Photo via Getty Images)WASHINGTON — A majority of Americans, including most Republicans, oppose major cuts in federal funding for Medicaid, according to a poll released Thursday by the nonpartisan health research organization KFF. The survey shows that 76% of those questioned wouldn’t support Congress slashing the amount of spending dedicated to the state-federal …
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