Medicaid's Rising Costs Challenge U.S. Fiscal Sustainability
Explore the challenges of rising Medicaid costs in the U.S. and why reforming its financing structure is critical to federal budget sustainability and healthcare policy.
Explore the challenges of rising Medicaid costs in the U.S. and why reforming its financing structure is critical to federal budget sustainability and healthcare policy.
Congressional Budget Office analysis projects $3.7T tax cuts and $2.4T deficit rise under Trump tax bill, highlighting impacts on Medicaid, health coverage, and federal spending.
Poll in key GOP districts shows strong voter support for stopping tax increases, Medicaid reforms including work requirements, and adjusting state contributions to Medicaid funding.
New Jersey's Medicaid program faces a $3.6 billion loss in federal funding under GOP legislation proposing major cuts, work requirements, and reduced ACA subsidies, impacting coverage and costs statewide.
Explore how proposed $880B federal cuts to Medicaid and Medicare could reduce coverage for millions, affecting quality of care and access to critical health services across the U.S.
The proposed $715 billion Medicaid cuts in the federal budget reconciliation bill could result in 13.7 million losing coverage nationwide, severely impacting Wisconsin's healthcare access and Medicaid administration.
House Republicans face internal divisions over Medicaid reform proposals tied to $1.5 trillion federal spending cuts in their budget reconciliation effort, with debate over coverage impacts and fiscal strategies.
The FY 2026 federal budget draft includes a proposal to defund the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), which provides vital Medicare enrollment and counseling services to nearly 2 million beneficiaries annually.
Federal budget talks on Medicaid spending cuts raise concerns for Kansas' Medicaid program KanCare despite it not expanding Medicaid. Potential FMAP reductions could affect state finances.
Proposed Medicaid funding cuts risk reducing healthcare access for tens of thousands in New Hampshire, impacting hospitals, preventative care, and addiction services.