Overview

• The House GOP's proposed budget includes $880 billion in Medicaid cuts over the next decade to fund tax breaks and other priorities.
• Cuts focus on work requirements and anti-fraud measures, with no per-capita caps or reductions in federal matching funds.
• CBO estimates at least 8.6 million Americans could lose Medicaid coverage by 2034, disproportionately affecting low-income and disabled populations.
• Experts argue work requirements create administrative barriers without improving employment, while limiting state financing options could lead to reduced benefits or enrollment.
• Beneficiaries and advocates express fears about devastating impacts on health and financial security, as moderate Republicans signal resistance to the bill.