Summary
Nineteen Republican governors may see federal Medicaid funding cuts if Congress passes proposed changes in a tax bill. The bill aims to cut about $1 trillion from Medicaid over 10 years, affecting low-income and disabled people's healthcare. Many GOP governors have remained silent as the bill could significantly impact state budgets and Medicaid recipients.
Key Facts
- The tax bill could cut $1 trillion from Medicaid over the next decade.
- Medicaid provides health coverage to over 70 million low-income and disabled people, including nearly half of the nation's children.
- The bill includes new policies creating paperwork requirements, such as proof of work, to reduce Medicaid enrollment.
- The cuts target states that expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act; 19 of these states are led by Republican governors.
- Only six of the 19 GOP governors contacted responded about the Medicaid cuts, mostly supporting work requirements for adults on Medicaid.
- The bill also includes reducing funds from provider taxes, which are used by states to pay their share of Medicaid costs.
- Democratic governors have actively opposed the bill, arguing it significantly threatens healthcare access.
