Republicans Propose Medicaid Overhaul Plans

Congressional Republicans are initiating discussions to overhaul Medicaid as part of a reconciliation bill, which could lead to significant changes affecting over 70 million people. Key proposals include imposing work requirements on recipients and exploring spending caps, with House Majority Leader Steve Scalise indicating these ideas may be included in future legislation. The GOP aims to offset tax cuts, particularly those benefiting corporations, by cutting Medicaid funding, which costs over $800 billion annually. Critics, including Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden, argue that such measures would disproportionately harm low-income families and contradict Trump's populist campaign promises. Notably, previous estimates suggest that work requirements could save over $100 billion but leave 600,000 individuals uninsured. As Republicans prepare to take control of government, there is an increasing focus on potential Medicaid cuts in line with their broader fiscal agenda.