We need to reduce Medicaid payments for able-bodied individuals to be more in line with the rates for disabled and low-income children.
During Monday’s episode of Bloomberg’s “Balance of Power,” Rep. Byron Donald (R-FL) discussed the need for lower rates benefitting individuals with disabilities and low-income children. He emphasized the importance of eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse from Medicaid, which is a key point of their ongoing discussions. “Currently, under Medicaid, there’s a scenario where we can […]
Restore Medicaid's intent: Prioritize the most vulnerable over able-bodied childless adults
When Republicans announce proposals for government programs, they need to use this opportunity to reform the program, Medicaid, the fourth-largest factor in spending. Congress should refocus its original intention: vulnerable Americans, especially vulnerable Americans who are disabled Americans who have nowhere else to seek health insurance. Almost 700,000 people with disabilities are sitting on Medicaid […]