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Proposed GOP Budget Raises Concerns Over Potential Medicaid Cuts

House Republicans aim to cut $880 billion in federal spending, with experts warning Medicaid could face significant reductions despite GOP assurances.

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U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks on the jobs report from the Oval Office at the White House on March 07, 2025 in Washington, DC.
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Overview

  • The House GOP budget framework calls for $880 billion in spending cuts over the next decade, focusing on programs under the Energy and Commerce Committee's jurisdiction.
  • Medicaid, which accounts for 93% of the committee's non-Medicare spending, is seen by experts as the primary target for achieving these reductions.
  • Republican leaders claim they aim to eliminate fraud, waste, and abuse rather than cut Medicaid coverage, but experts argue such savings would be insufficient to meet the budget goals.
  • States like Utah, which expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, could see significant impacts, including potential coverage loss for thousands if federal funding drops below a critical threshold.
  • The budget resolution is an initial framework, and final details on program cuts will require further negotiation between the House, Senate, and the president.