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Who does Medicaid cover? How Congress’ proposed budget cuts could be felt
A budget resolution adopted Tuesday by House Republicans could jeopardize the health insurance coverage of millions of low-income and disabled people who rely on Medicaid if lawmakers follow through with their proposed spending cuts, experts warn. The budget plan instructs the Energy and Commerce Committee, which oversees Medicaid, to identify at least $880 billion in
KFF Health News’ ‘What the Health?’: Medicaid in the Crosshairs, Maybe
Can’t see the audio player? Listen on: The Host The future of the Medicaid health insurance program for those with low incomes is in doubt, as Congress works on a budget plan calling for major cuts while President Donald Trump both promises to support that plan as well as to protect the program. Meanwhile, thousands
Competition Remains Elusive in Private Insurance Market
Competition among US private insurance companies has generally declined since 2011 in large-group, small-group, and individual markets, a government report found. However, the trend has slowed or even reversed in some states over the past few years. Meanwhile, an American Medical Association (AMA) analysis warns that “the vast majority of health insurance markets remain stubbornly