Proposed Medicaid cuts feel like personal affront to caregivers, patients
The House earlier this month approved a Republican budget plan that could shrink Medicaid spending by $880 billion over 10 years.
Republicans' proposed Medicaid cuts could impact 600K Oregonians
Kaiser Family Foundation shows just how much is at stake for Oregon if Congress significantly reduces Medicaid spending to help pay for extending President Trump's 2017 expiring tax cuts. House Republicans are proposing cuts to Medicaid in their budget bill that could result in millions of enrollees,
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Oregon budget writers plan to spend hundreds of millions more on health, social services
Citing higher-than-anticipated caseloads in the state’s Medicaid program and the agency that provides services to seniors and people with disabilities, Oregon’s budget writers plan to spend nearly $426 million more than they initially budgeted before the end of the fiscal year in June.
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How Might Oregon and Washington healthcare providers be effected by proposed Medicaid cuts?
House Republicans narrowly passed a budget resolution that requires the House Energy and Commerce Committee to find $880 billion
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House passes bill to save Oregon Health Plan if Congress kills Medicaid funding
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – As the future of federally funded programs like Medicaid hangs in the balance, Oregon lawmakers are working to preserve healthcare coverage for its residents. On Thursday, the Oregon House of Representatives passed HB 2010 ...
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6 Republicans join Democrats, pass Medicaid funding bill in the Oregon House
Without legislative action, taxes that fund Medicaid will sunset in the next two years, leaving a hole in the state’s budget.
Federal Judge: Trump Admin. trying to ‘put itself above Congress,’ must unfreeze funds
Judge blocks Trump administration federal funding freeze in response to Oregon lawsuit
A federal judge on Thursday blocked the Trump administration's attempts to pause federal funding programs in response to a lawsuit filed by Oregon, the District of Columbia and 21 other states.
RI judge extends block of Trump funding freeze
Map Shows Which States Could See Biggest Drop In Medicaid Enrolment
Ahead of the scheduled vote today, critics of the budget have warned that should the budget get approved, it would result in the "gutting" of Medicaid.
Oregon House moves to renew provider tax to fund state Medicaid program
The Oregon House voted Thursday to renew a tax on hospitals and health insurance plans to help increase funding for the state’s Medicaid plan. House Bill 2010 would adjust and extend taxes on hospitals and health insurers,
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CMS rescinds Medicaid's health-related social needs guidance
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has pulled information on health equity for the Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) through section 1115 waivers. | CMS removed Biden-era guidance and said it will review health equity services applications through section 1115 waivers on a case-by-case basis.
Medicaid Cuts Spark Fears, Action Across US States
A budget blueprint narrowly approved by the House could slash $880 billion over a decade from federal health programs.