Plan with a narrow vote: the house made a decision without mentioning Medicaid
26 february 2025 в 20:37
On Tuesday, February 26, the House of Representatives approved the plan by a narrow vote of 217−215, with all Democrats and one Republican voting against. However, House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters that the bill «doesn't even mention Medicaid».
«The word 'Medicaid' is not even mentioned in this bill», - added House Majority Leader Steve Scalise. «This bill doesn’t even mention the word 'Medicaid' once».
President Donald Trump had previously promised on Fox News that Medicaid, as well as Medicare benefits and Social Security, would remain untouched during his presidency.
«Social Security will not be touched, except for fraud or something else — we will find that it will be strengthened — but it will not be touched», - Trump told host Sean Hannity last week. «Medicare, Medicaid, none of that will be… it will not be subject to».
With potential significant budget cuts in mind, learn more about this widely used insurance program and what the bill offers.
Medicaid is a government healthcare program that provides insurance for individuals and families with low incomes. It is jointly funded by the federal and state governments, with each state managing its own program within federal guidelines. Medicaid helps cover a wide range of medical services, including hospital visits, doctor’s appointments, prescription drugs, and long-term care, providing critical support for those who may not have access to other forms of medical insurance.
The budget, which includes overall spending cuts of $ 2 trillion, may not explicitly mention Medicaid, but it directs the House Energy and Commerce Committee, which oversees Medicaid, to cut spending by at least $ 880 billion over the next 10 years as part of efforts to reduce the national debt
«The word 'Medicaid' is not even mentioned in this bill», - added House Majority Leader Steve Scalise. «This bill doesn’t even mention the word 'Medicaid' once».
President Donald Trump had previously promised on Fox News that Medicaid, as well as Medicare benefits and Social Security, would remain untouched during his presidency.
«Social Security will not be touched, except for fraud or something else — we will find that it will be strengthened — but it will not be touched», - Trump told host Sean Hannity last week. «Medicare, Medicaid, none of that will be… it will not be subject to».
With potential significant budget cuts in mind, learn more about this widely used insurance program and what the bill offers.
Medicaid is a government healthcare program that provides insurance for individuals and families with low incomes. It is jointly funded by the federal and state governments, with each state managing its own program within federal guidelines. Medicaid helps cover a wide range of medical services, including hospital visits, doctor’s appointments, prescription drugs, and long-term care, providing critical support for those who may not have access to other forms of medical insurance.
The budget, which includes overall spending cuts of $ 2 trillion, may not explicitly mention Medicaid, but it directs the House Energy and Commerce Committee, which oversees Medicaid, to cut spending by at least $ 880 billion over the next 10 years as part of efforts to reduce the national debt
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