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N.M., joins Morning Joe to discuss how the GOP's domestic policy bill could lead to 8.6 million people losing Medicaid coverage. The governor also discusses a new business incubator designed to boost foreign investment in Albuquerque.
The health cuts would save $715 billion but leave 8.6 million more people without coverage nationwide, the Congressional Budget Office said. How would it affect NC?
Republican leaders are considering drastic cuts to Medicaid funding. The cuts could have a significant impact on low-income households, older adults, children, and people with mental health disorders.
Some providers may need to reduce services, lay off staff or close their doors if Congress enacts major cuts to the safety-net insurance program, experts say.
Health care providers at the American Hospital Association’s annual meeting warned that cuts to Medicaid could force hospitals to close.
The legislation would require Medicaid recipients under 65 to prove they work or participate in community engagement for 20 hours weekly to maintain benefits.
State officials and advocates worry about the impacts of the cuts. Many Maryland recipients could lose Medicaid coverage.
Texas hospitals are facing a freeze in billions of dollars in federal Medicaid funding under a budget proposal introduced by House Republican leaders Sunday.
Legislation introduced by House Republicans late Sunday would slash Medicaid spending significantly by imposing new restrictions on Medicaid beneficiaries such as work requirements and more
Michigan officials have calculated the risk of potential federal Medicaid cuts, finding one proposal could nix coverage for 500,000 residents.
House Republican budget reconciliation proposals include historic cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Medicaid that could have a substantial impact on rural communities and economies,