Millions of people could lose insurance under GOP Medicaid options: Congressional Budget Office

CBO Report Finds Millions of Enrollees Would Be Dropped From Medicaid Under Proposed GOP Cuts

Polling consistently shows that most Americans want Medicaid funding to be increased or remain the same.

Letters to the Editor: Cuts to Medicaid would be catastrophic

Cuts to Medicaid would be catastrophic At the food bank where I volunteer in Northampton County, I see the reality that so many people face every day: young families, seniors, veterans and disabled people who can barely afford food, let alone medical care. Many rely on Medicaid to survive. Any cuts to Medicaid would be catastrophic. These are people already living on the edge. Without health care, they won’t just struggle; they’ll suffer. They’l…

GOP Medicaid ideas could take thousands off rolls, analysis says; what it means for Louisiana

WASHINGTON – Millions of people could be thrown off Medicaid if some of the top options being considered in Congress become law, according to estimates released Wednesday by the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office.

Congressional budget agency projects sweeping Medicaid cutbacks in states under GOP plans • Oregon Capital Chronicle

U.S. House Republicans are debating cutbacks to Medicaid, the health care program for lower-income Americans and some people with disabilities. (Photo by Thomas Barwick/Getty Images)WASHINGTON — The Congressional Budget Office said Wednesday that potential major cuts and changes to Medicaid under consideration by Republicans could mean states would have to spend more of their own money on the program, reduce payments to health care providers, li…

Rep. Chip Roy says GOP leaders need to 'show us the math' in tax cut, Medicaid talks

President Trump’s agenda is facing a major test in Congress. To help fund tax cuts, some Republicans support significant cuts to Medicaid. A Congressional Budget Office analysis found the proposal would mean 5.5 million fewer people on Medicaid and about 2.5 million without insurance. The cuts would save $700 billion. Lisa Desjardins discussed the GOP plans with Texas Rep. Chip Roy.

Medicaid on the chopping block

In spite of prior assurances, Medicaid is on the chopping block this week in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, tasked by the Trump… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close