Medicaid Reform in the U.S.

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Americans overwhelmingly support rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse in Medicaid according to a poll obtained by Breitbart News. The internal GOP poll shows 86% support for stopping payments to ineligible beneficiaries.

Key Points

  • 86% support stopping payment for ineligible beneficiaries
  • 82% support citizenship verification for new applicants
  • 72% support work requirements for able-bodied adults

Pros

  • 86% support rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse in Medicaid
  • 82% support strengthening citizenship verification for new Medicaid applicants
  • 72% support establishing work requirements for able-bodied adults

Cons

  • Some may argue that the reforms could negatively impact vulnerable populations
  • Opposition from Democrats who believe Medicaid should be left unchanged