The House Energy and Commerce Committee, after a lengthy and tumultuous session, approved $880 billion in Medicaid savings through a party-line vote. While some controversial proposals were omitted, the new measures include mandatory work requirements and additional eligibility checks, expected to disenfranchise many beneficiaries. This strategic maneuvering allows Republicans to position cuts as reforms rather than reductions, facilitating passage without inciting overt public and political opposition. Notably, no cap on Medicaid expenditures or a reduction in federal matching rates was included, which could have sparked fierce criticism from Democrats and state leaders.
The House Energy and Commerce Committee approved $880 billion in savings from Medicaid through methodical changes, avoiding direct cuts that could provoke public backlash.
Chairman Brett Guthrie's approach cleverly skirts the more controversial cuts while still aiming to achieve significant savings and meet Republican goals.
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