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Millions of Americans could lose Medicaid coverage because of cutbacks, but experts warn of the legislation's complexity.
A new hurdle for poor Americans, approved by the House, would cause millions to lose coverage, including many who are working but can’t meet reporting rules.
House Republicans leaders are planning to accelerate new Medicaid work requirements to December 2026 in a deal with ultra-conservatives on the giant tax bill, according to a lawmaker familiar with the discussions.
The prospect of a national Medicaid work requirement is prompting concern from health policy watchers that future cost savings will come at the expense of caregivers, people with disabilities, and additional beneficiaries who would otherwise be exempted from the mandate.
Only a small number of people were enrolled in the state program, and administrative costs exceeded spending on medical care.
House Republicans plan to enact work requirements and more frequent eligibility checks for Medicaid. But the proposal does not pursue some of the deeper cuts that lawmakers had considered.
Kentucky is seeking federal approval for new Medicaid requirements, as required by a state law passed earlier this year. Here's who could be affected.
As proposed cuts to Medicaid move forward through a federal budget reconciliation bill, the Oklahoma Health Care Authority outlined potential impacts to the state during its Wednesday board meeting, including work requirements and a moratorium on new or increased provider taxes.
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