House Republicans Push for Deep Medicaid Cuts to Fund Broader Agenda

Proposals include work requirements, funding caps, and reduced federal contributions, risking coverage for millions.

House Republicans propose $880 billion in Medicaid cuts over the next decade to offset tax cuts and other spending priorities.
Key measures under consideration include nationwide work requirements, per capita funding caps, and reduced federal support for Medicaid expansion under the ACA.
Work requirements, previously implemented in Arkansas, have been shown to reduce enrollment without increasing employment, affecting up to 1.5 million people.
Per capita caps and reduced federal contributions could force states to cut benefits, reduce coverage, or drop Medicaid expansion entirely, impacting vulnerable populations like seniors, children, and people with disabilities.
The proposed cuts face political challenges within the GOP, especially from lawmakers in competitive districts, and opposition from healthcare providers and advocacy groups.