Overview

• House Republicans approved a budget framework to extend Trump’s 2017 tax cuts by restructuring Medicaid through work requirements.
• Speaker Mike Johnson argued that the work requirements target 'able-bodied young men,' whom he accused of misusing the system, sparking accusations of classism.
• Critics warn that the proposed work requirements could lead to significant coverage losses, with estimates suggesting up to 36 million Americans could be affected.
• Experts, including the Congressional Budget Office, contend that work requirements do not increase employment and create administrative hurdles for Medicaid participation.
• The plan reflects a broader GOP strategy to reduce federal spending on social programs while supporting corporate and high-income tax cuts.