Medicaid spending is under scrutiny. Here’s what that means for WA
Lawmakers are now eyeing cuts to a broad range of programs including Medicaid. Here's how that could impact people and health ...
Washington leaders unite against proposed Medicaid cuts, warning of dire health impacts
State leaders and healthcare officials are pushing back against proposed cuts to Medicaid. The possible program overhaul is ...
Some Republicans fear Medicaid cuts could cost them their jobs
The possibility of Medicaid cuts has become a headache for the most vulnerable Republicans in Congress — and has handed ...
Newhouse backs US House GOP budget that could lead to Medicaid cuts for WA constituents
Dan Newhouse followed House Republicans in passing a budget plan Tuesday night that could set the stage for deep cuts to ...
Medicaid could be on chopping block after Northwest Republicans help pass House budget measure
At the end of a dramatic night on the House floor, Republicans on Tuesday narrowly passed a framework for massive cuts to ...
Medicaid Cuts Spark Fears, Action Across US States
A budget blueprint narrowly approved by the House could slash $880 billion over a decade from federal health programs.
MyNorthwest.com2d
Washington Medicaid funding on the chopping block: Federal cuts could worsen state deficit
Washington lawmakers are grappling with a projected $12 billion budget deficit over the next four years and the outlook just got uglier. House Republicans in Congress passed a budget resolution ...
Yakima Herald-Republic7h
Possible Medicaid cuts raise concern in Yakima County
In the Yakima Valley, health care patients and providers are anticipating reductions in health care access from Medicaid cuts ...
Governing4d
A Medicaid Fix That Won't Stop Runaway Spending
A proposal to set a per-enrollee limit on federal money for the program is gaining traction. But states know how to game ...
The Washington Post3d
Republicans could be touching the third rail on Medicaid
Because: Medicaid. As the vote was succeeding, scores of Democrats chanted, “You’re gonna be sorry!” Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Michigan) declared: “We just won back the House.” The reason ...
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Legislators differ on how budget cut could impact on Medicaid
In Washington's Congressional Districts 4 and 5, Medicaid usage significantly exceeds the national average. According to data ...
Would Medicaid changes hurt Nevada's 'fragile' health system? Legislature hears worst case
Some Republicans expressed doubt that Medicaid cuts are coming. Alternative changes suggested included work requirements and ...