House Republicans' Legislation on Medicaid
House Republicans release legislation with cuts and changes to Medicaid, including work requirements for able-bodied adults. Democrats criticize the bill for cutting spending by $715 billion and reducing health insurance coverage.
Key Points
- Legislation includes work requirements for Medicaid recipients
- Proposed bill faces backlash from Democrats and some Republicans
- Intraparty rift among Republicans regarding Medicaid cuts
Pros
- Stricter eligibility verification for Medicaid
- Work requirements for able-bodied adults to receive Medicaid
- Preserves and strengthens Medicaid for children, mothers, people with disabilities, and the elderly
Cons
- Cuts Medicaid spending by $715 billion
- Reduces the number of people with health insurance by at least 8.6 million in 2034
- Criticism from Democrats for potentially harming American kids, seniors, those with disabilities, and working families