House Republicans have approved a budget plan that includes proposals that could severely reduce Medicaid funding, which supports over 72 million Americans. The committee responsible for Medicaid's budget is targeting a significant reduction of $880 billion over the next decade. This could severely impact states like California and New Mexico, where a high percentage of residents rely on Medicaid. Although Speaker Mike Johnson has stated that the plan does not explicitly call for cuts, many Republican leaders are discussing potential caps on Medicaid spending as part of broader budgetary reforms.
House Republicans passed a budget plan that may lead to substantial cuts in Medicaid, impacting over 72 million Americans who rely on the program.
The committee overseeing Medicaid's budget is aiming for $880 billion in cuts over a decade, hinting that Medicaid cuts may be inevitable.
Republicans emphasize their intention to eliminate 'fraud, waste, and abuse' within Medicaid as part of their budgetary priorities.
States like California and New Mexico have substantial numbers of Medicaid recipients, with over a third of residents relying on the program.
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