Leaked GOP Plan Proposes Deep Medicaid Cuts and Work Requirements

House Republicans are considering a $2.3 trillion reduction to Medicaid funding over 10 years, aiming to restructure the program and fund tax cuts for wealthy Americans.

• A leaked document reveals House Republicans are proposing $2.3 trillion in Medicaid cuts as part of a broader $5.7 trillion spending reduction plan over the next decade.
• Key proposals include transitioning Medicaid to a block grant or per-capita cap system, which would limit federal funding and shift financial responsibility to states.
• The plan also includes new work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents, which critics argue would add bureaucratic hurdles and reduce coverage for millions.
• Cuts would disproportionately impact low-income individuals, children, seniors, and people with disabilities, while also threatening state budgets and other public services like education.
• Republicans aim to use the savings to finance additional tax cuts for corporations and wealthy individuals, sparking concerns of increased inequality and reduced access to healthcare.

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