What Partnership HealthPlan wants members to know about upcoming Medicaid and tax reductions
House Passes Comprehensive Bill, Now Awaits President’s Approval The House has just passed a significant Republican bill aimed at cutting taxes and reducing Medicaid benefits, which is now on its way to President Donald Trump for his signature. The legislation, phrased as Trump’s “big beautiful bill,” has received Congressional approval, with the expectation that it […]
Supporters of Medicaid cuts are misinterpreting a study I was involved in.
Debate Surrounds Medicaid Eligibility Changes There’s been a lot of discussion regarding the recent reduction in Medicaid eligibility that Congress approved. The implications for existing Medicaid recipients are particularly concerning. A key piece of evidence in this debate stems from the Results of the Oregon Health Insurance Experiment (OHIE), which I led to investigate the […]
More than 734,000 residents of Hampton Roads are concerned about the effects of changes to Medicaid funding.
Hampton Road Spending Bill Vote Split Along Party Lines In the recent vote regarding the spending bill for Hampton Road, there was a clear divide. Republicans Kiggans and Whitman supported it, while Democrats Scott and McClellan opposed it. In Norfolk, over 734,000 residents depend on Medicaid and FAMIS (Family Access to Health Insurance Security) for […]
Huge reductions in Medicaid to intensify midterm battles
Big Medicaid Cuts Passed by Congress, Setting Up Future Conflicts The recent legislation from Congress signals what could be the most significant cuts to Medicaid in history, following the passage of a controversial bill favored by the GOP. This “big beautiful bill,” as it has been dubbed, could reshape healthcare options for millions, particularly as […]
Democrats criticizing Trump’s budget bill’s Medicaid changes have supported work requirements in the past.
Controversy Surrounds Work Requirements in Welfare Programs One of the primary criticisms from Congressional Democrats about the latest large-scale legislation is that it could result in millions losing access to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to newly imposed work requirements. Interestingly, many of these same Democrats have previously supported similar measures […]
Medicare and Medicaid Services experiences a data breach
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is informing Medicare beneficiaries that their personal information might be involved in a data incident impacting their Medicare.gov accounts. The CMS utilized information obtained from unknown external sources to detect unusual activities linked to the fraudulent creation of certain online beneficiary accounts. They are treating this matter […]
Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Cuts Medicaid Support for Undocumented Immigrants
The GOP Expense Bill’s Impact on Medicaid Access for Immigrants The GOP’s recent spending bill notably excludes approximately 1.4 million undocumented immigrants from the Medicaid program, despite some confusion stemming from Senate votes. Senator Eric Schmidt (R-MO) addressed the misunderstanding, stating, “Many rumors circulated yesterday regarding the Medicaid ban for illegal aliens being removed from […]
Medicaid cuts reach the House
Healthcare News Senate Approves Major Cuts to Medicaid, Sends Bill to House The recent GOP Domestic Policy Act, which the Senate passed with significant support, puts Medicaid in a challenging position. Many believe that these cuts could have lasting implications. Some moderates are showing hesitation over the stringent measures outlined in the Senate bill, especially […]
Scott Jennings Points Out That Bill Clinton Supported Work Requirements for Medicaid
Republican Strategist Critiques Medicaid Reforms On Tuesday, Republican strategist Scott Jennings pointed out that Paul Vegara, a former civil servant from the Clinton administration, had previously advocated for job requirements for Medicaid recipients. The Senate passed a significant settlement bill that day with a narrow 51-50 vote, a decision that Vice President J.D. Vance cast […]
Senate measure preventing Medicaid for abortion providers remains in legislation
Senate Republicans Push for Medicaid Funding Changes Senator Elizabeth McDonough recently suggested that a clause banning Medicaid from funding clinics that provide abortion services could potentially remain in President Trump’s significant legislative package. This provision is part of a broader Republican effort to implement restrictions on abortion funding. Senate Republicans altered the initial ten-year provision, […]