The Trump administration's recent memo on federal funding freezes has sparked uncertainty regarding Medicaid payments. While officials assert that essential programs like Medicaid and SNAP will remain unaffected, state Medicaid officials report being locked out of crucial resources needed for funding allocations. The Payment Management Services portal has indicated potential delays and rejections of payments due to executive orders, intensifying fears among lawmakers and state officials about the actual impact of the funding freeze on Medicaid operations.
As news of the strange blackout began to sow chaos online, the Trump administration launched an unconvincing attempt at damage control that seemed to contradict the payment portal itself.
Mandatory programs like Medicaid and SNAP will continue without pause,” explained a second OMB memo that was sent to Capitol Hill on Tuesday, per ABC News.
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