Senate Republicans are advancing a proposal that significantly cuts Medicaid funding, exceeding the reductions suggested in the House version. The new legislation introduces tougher work requirements for low-income adults and restricts provider taxes that are critical for state Medicaid financing. Experts warn that these changes could create substantial financial issues for states, potentially leading to severe budget shortfalls in the coming years. The bill aligns with GOP efforts to secure tax breaks for wealthier citizens, ultimately redirecting funds from the poor to the rich.
Senate Republicans on Monday proposed cutting Medicaid even more aggressively than their House colleagues to help offset the cost of trillions of dollars in tax breaks.
The Senate version would also sharply limit provider taxes that states use to fund their Medicaid programs, warnings emerge that this could devastate state finances.
Collection
[
|
...
]