Eight Governors Challenge Biden's Medicaid Policy Changes, Citing $48 Billion Funding Cut Threat
Governors from eight states, led by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, have united to urge President Biden to reconsider CMS's proposed Medicaid policy changes that could severely impact healthcare funding.
- Governor Greg Abbott and seven other governors have sent a joint letter to President Biden opposing proposed changes by CMS that could reduce Medicaid funding by $48 billion annually.
- The proposed CMS changes aim to regulate states' use of healthcare provider taxes, which are crucial for funding Medicaid.
- The governors argue that these changes would jeopardize healthcare for the most vulnerable, including the elderly, disabled adults, and children.
- States like Texas and Florida, which heavily rely on provider taxes, could face significant financial challenges if the changes are implemented.
- The bipartisan group of governors emphasizes the need for state flexibility in Medicaid financing to ensure high-quality healthcare remains accessible.
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