Dr Oz clears committee in bid to run Medicare, Medicaid, now faces full Senate
The Senate Finance Committee voted in line with party policy Tuesday afternoon to advance President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Dr. Mehmet Oz. The party vote, which saw 14 GOP senators vote in favor of Oz's nomination and 13 Democrats opposed it, follows two hearings by the Senate […]
Senate committee to vote on Dr. Oz’s nomination to run Medicare and Medicaid services
The Senate Finance Committee is expected to vote late this afternoon on whether to advance President Donald Trump's pick and lead Dr. Mehmet Oz, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, to the Senate confirmation vote. The vote follows two hearings by a committee that investigated OZ on plans for a federal healthcare program, his […]
Families, physicians fear what Medicaid cuts could mean for children in Massachusetts – The Boston Globe
Now, parents, policymakers and healthcare providers are holding their breath as Congressional Republicans weigh on the potential billions of dollars in Medicaid cuts. The federal dollar pays more than half of MassHealth's $20 billion annual budget. “It's the cornerstone of the health of children in Massachusetts,” said Katherine Howitt, director of the Massachusetts Medicaid Policy […]
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, […]