Who benefits the most from Medicaid? Employers such as Walmart and Amazon, many of whose employees depend on the program.
With the Republican-led House and Senate pushing through budget bills, there’s been quite a bit of talk—often perhaps hypocritical—about “healthy” Americans who benefit from Medicaid and food stamps. Yet, what’s often overlooked is that it’s actually companies, deemed “healthy,” that rely on these programs for years, evading their responsibility to pay workers a living wage. […]
Conservatives meet with Thune after efforts to reduce Medicaid funding face setbacks
A conservative group advocating for an additional $313 billion reduction in federal Medicaid spending visited Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s office late Monday night to discuss the next steps following an amendment aimed at slowing Medicaid growth that appears likely to fail. Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.), who is leading the amendment to roll back Medicaid […]
Family in North Carolina worried that Medicaid reductions will make them limit treatments for their 6-year-old.
Kennedy Bieber’s Treatment and Medicaid Concerns Kennedy Bieber, a 6-year-old from North Carolina, attends treatment sessions at least twice a week after being diagnosed with Noonan syndrome, a genetic disorder that affects development. He is one of approximately 600,000 individuals in the state who could potentially lose healthcare access due to proposed cuts to Medicaid […]
GOP leaders aiming to widen increased Medicaid funding to win over Murkowski
Discussions among Senate Republican leaders are centered around proposals to increase the federal health assistance rate (FMAP), which has been adjusted to benefit five states, including Alaska and Hawaii, and could potentially gain legislative approval. GOP negotiators are considering extending enhanced FMAP rates to North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming, alongside Hawaii and Alaska. They […]
Staten Island transportation firm resolves Medicaid fraud claims for $250,000
Staten Island Company Settles Medicaid Fraud Allegations Staten Island, NY – A Staten Island-based company is among over a dozen in New York that have settled allegations of Medicaid fraud. On Monday, New York Attorney General Letitia James revealed that 16 carriers have agreed to a total settlement of $13 million following an investigation that […]
Republicans plan to reduce Medicaid funding by billions more.
Senate to Vote on Medicaid Expansion Amendment Republican senators have proposed amendments aimed at altering the GOP’s healthcare bill. One major aspect includes plans to cut Medicaid spending by a staggering $313 billion, which many see as a significant shift. The focus here is on changing the Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid expansion. This could mean […]
The significant bill is set to reduce Medicaid. Here’s what five families in the Philadelphia area could lose.
Concerns are rising in Southern Philadelphia over the airport’s food options, which some believe might contribute to their mothers facing chronic pain. A nurse from Telford fears that a drop in her income could lead to her daughter attempting suicide again. In Doylestown, a mother is struggling to afford her son’s $500 insulin, as he […]
Retiring Sen. Tillis criticizes Medicaid cuts in Trump’s ‘beautiful bill’
Sen. Tom Tillis Critiques Trump’s Spending Bill Amid Retirement Announcement Senator Tom Tillis (R-N.C.) has expressed strong criticism of President Donald Trump’s proposed “big, beautiful bill.” In a notable turn, Tillis voted against advancing this spending package, and shortly after, he revealed his decision not to seek re-election, citing increased political division and a wish […]
Tillis: Senate bill goes against Trump’s commitment on Medicaid
Senator Tom Tillis (R-N.C.) expressed strong criticism on Sunday regarding the Senate’s version of the President’s substantial spending bill, stating it “betrays the promise” made by the President not to impede Medicaid benefits. After voting against the bill during a crucial procedural vote on Saturday, Tillis announced he would not seek re-election and delivered an […]
Republican senators introduce a proposal to cut Medicaid by an additional $313 billion
Florida Senator Rick Scott (R) and several Republican colleagues have proposed amendments to President Trump’s “big beautiful bill,” aiming to cut Medicaid spending by an additional $313 billion. This would involve limiting Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare. The proposed amendment would deny new enrollees in states expanding Medicaid a 9-1 federal […]