Medicaid, Washington and Congress

Is Congress cutting Medicaid? What to know as Washington sends mixed messages
Opinion
 · 2dYakima Herald-Republic
Guest Commentary: Cutting Medicaid would devastate working families in Washington
People across Washington are feeling the economic pinch, from the grocery aisle to the pharmacy counter. In times like these, programs like Medicaid are more important than ever to help
These Republicans have a lot to lose if Congress cuts Medicaid
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We need to defend Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid
In Washington, they're talking about cutting Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security for the first time in generations.
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Republicans Consider Cuts And Work Requirements For Medicaid
Washington lawmakers are working to rearrange how Medicaid is funded and controlled, including adding work requirements, according to the Associated Press.
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Pasco senator pushes for better maternal care, cancer screenings for Medicaid patients
A new legislative initiative in Washington State seeks to enhance maternal health and preventative cancer screenings for Medicaid clients.
Medicaid cuts could devastate health care for low-income Granite Staters, officials warn
Community health centers in New Hampshire are worried that cuts to the Medicaid program in Washington could make a big impact in the Granite State.
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Medicaid in the Crosshairs What Restructuring Could Mean for States, Providers, and Beneficiaries
As budget negotiations heat up in Washington, Medicaid has emerged as a key target for cost-cutting measures. With policymakers looking to
Stop the Medicaid provider tax grift
California’s Medicaid program, dubbed “Medi-Cal” in the state, provides a prominent example of the provider tax grift. The Golden State first implemented its provider tax in 2005 . Last year, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) expanded the tax to generate an estimated $11 billion for his state through the end of fiscal 2026.
GOP Split on Medicaid Imperils Trump’s Tax-Cut Plans
President Trump cautioned House Republicans crafting a budget framework about cutting Medicaid, with some seeing a juicy target and others worried about angering voters.