Over 5 Million People Could Lose Medicaid Coverage If Requirements Change – Newsweek
If Congress enacted work requirements in 2026, more than 5 million Americans risk losing Medicaid compensation, according to a new report from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Newsweek We contacted the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) by email for comment. Why is it important? Over 80 million people in the US rely on Medicaid […]
‘Crazy Policy’: CA Assemblyman Says Trump Must Immediately Audit Newsom’s Medicaid Program, And For Good Reasons
California Senator Carl DeMaio appeared on Fox Business on Friday, where he called on the Trump administration to conduct an immediate audit of Democrat Gavin Newsom's Medicaid policy. On Monday, Newsom requested an additional state loan totaling $6.2 billion to cover Medi-Cal costs, refusing to terminate medical care funded by illegal immigrants, despite the budget […]
Medicaid Is a Middle-Class Benefit. Here’s What to Know. – The New York Times
“I didn't think Medicaid would be a problem for my family, but I have it.” This was the first line of a memo I received this week from a retired investment industry veteran whose son, who has autism, received coverage from the program. A similar email came from one of California's wealthiest towns. Yes, Medicaid […]
States Abusing Medicaid ‘Loophole’ to Benefit Illegal Aliens
Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC) said the law he introduced in February would close Medicaid loopholes where several Democrat-leaning nations would use Medicaid to provide illegal foreigners. “The state is abusing loopholes to leak federal funds to Medicaid benefits for our nation's people, at the expense of hardworking taxpayers. In a written statement to Breitbart News, […]
The Republican Medicaid cuts will hurt everyone, not just those in need
Justin didn't expect him to live past 25. In just nine months, he had already received four emergency medical treatment for diabetes. A new family medicine doctor has changed it all. In regular primary care, Justin took medication and changed his diet and exercise habits. Now he no longer needs to inject insulin daily – […]
Medicare, Medicaid Cuts Would Force Half of Patients to Delay Care: Poll – Newsweek
Half of Medicare and Medicaid people will need to delay or skip health care if the program is facing massive cuts based on the Republican House budget. The vote of 1,000 adults in the US found that over 60% of Americans are worried about cutting Medicare and Medicaid under the new budget. Why is it […]
The looming budget question: Will Medicaid cuts fund tax cuts?
The challenge of restoring financial responsibility will be fully exhibited in the next few monthswThe 2025 House of Representatives Budget resolution passed on February 25th. It set the stage for laws that avoided the Senate's 60-vote threshold and could pass with a simple majority. It does not include any specific changes to spending or taxes, […]
Podcaster Gavin Newsom Forced to Borrow $3.44 Billion to Pay for Medicaid for Illegal Aliens
California must borrow $3.444 billion to cover the shortage of Medi-Cal, the state's MedCaid program. It's a year after expanding to provide free healthcare to illegal aliens. As reported at the time by Breitbart News, “From January 1, 2024, illegal aliens living in California will be eligible for taxpayer-funded health insurance. Gov. Gavin Newsom boasted […]
California exploiting Medicaid ‘loophole’ to pay for illegals’ healthcare: study
First on FOX: California collects billions of federal taxpayer dollars to pay for illegal immigrant healthcare, a new study argues. “They are taking advantage of existing loopholes within the law,” Paul Winfrey, president and CEO of the Centre for Economic Policy and Innovation (EPIC), told Fox News Digital. “States can put illegal immigrants in Medicaid […]
Ways and Means chair: 'Repeat verification for people who are on Medicaid would save almost $200B' – Fox Business
Rep. Jason Smith (R-Mo.) said, “I'll join in the morning with Maria to discuss the House budget vote, which aims to avoid closures and government cuts in Doge. Chairman of the Methods and Means Committee Jason Smithr-mo. told Maria Bartilomo on Monday “morning morning” that she would be saved by requiring the state to repeat […]
