Republican Budget Proposal Raises Concerns Over Medicaid Cuts

House Republicans' $880 billion deficit reduction plan faces scrutiny as analysts warn Medicaid cuts may be unavoidable.

House Republicans have proposed a budget plan requiring $880 billion in deficit reductions over the next decade, with Medicaid funding under scrutiny.
While the plan does not explicitly mention Medicaid, analysts argue that achieving the proposed cuts without impacting Medicaid is nearly impossible.
Medicaid provides healthcare to one in five Americans, including children, seniors in nursing homes, and people with disabilities, making potential cuts widely impactful.
Republicans have ruled out Medicare cuts, leaving Medicaid as the largest program under the jurisdiction of the House Energy and Commerce Committee tasked with identifying savings.
Senate Republicans have yet to endorse the House plan, with some, like Senator Josh Hawley, voicing opposition to severe Medicaid cuts, signaling potential intra-party negotiations ahead.