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As Congress debates cutting Medicaid, a major study shows it saves lives
The most extensive research on Medicaid coverage to date found that it reduced the risk of death by 21 percent.
Republicans Can’t Hide Medicaid Cuts in a ‘Big, Beautiful’ Bill
The Republican tax bill would take health insurance from millions of lower-income Americans and give the savings to the ...
Congress passes budget bill with deep cuts to Medicaid and SNAP. What that means for Iowa
Advocates say cuts to Medicaid and SNAP as part of Congress' passed budget bill could mean thousands of Iowans lose benefits.
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As Congress Debates Cutting Medicaid, a Major Study Shows It Saves Lives
By Sarah Kliff and Margot Sanger-Katz Sarah Kliff and Margot Sanger-Katz have covered the political and legal debates over Medicaid expansion ... on Wednesday that the Congressional Budget ...
As Congress debates Medicaid cuts, the effects on California are still unclear
There are still many unknowns about what cuts, if any, could happen to Medi-Cal, which covers roughly 15 million people in ...
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Congress Debates Medicaid Cuts While Vulnerable Families Brace for Impact
Rep. Dingell shared a heartfelt story of a young boy with Down syndrome to highlight Medicaid’s critical role for vulnerable ...
Gutting Medicaid Solves Nothing
The Republican Medicaid plan, as it is currently written, takes steps toward restraint but also would move several million ...
Protests erupt, arrests made at U.S. Capitol as Congress debates Medicaid cuts
Capitol police took 26 people into custody for illegally demonstrating outside the budget hearing on charges of crowding, ...
Two Colorado representatives at center of debate over Medicaid work requirements in nation's capital
Two members of Congress from Colorado will play a pivotal role in deciding the fate of Medicaid, a program that provides ...
GOP budget plan aims for $800 billion savings but sparks debate over Medicaid impact
President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress are looking to slash billions of dollars in spending, including Medicaid.
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Cuts To Medicaid Will Lead To Reduced Contraceptive Access
While it remains to be seen what specific proposals the House and Senate will coalesce around, any changes to the Medicaid ...