The House Energy and Commerce Committee, along with the Ways and Means Committee, recently proposed significant cuts to health programs, primarily targeting Medicaid. The proposal, released on May 11, includes measures such as implementing work requirements and more frequent eligibility checks for Medicaid recipients.Continue reading→
The Washington Legislature has reached the half-way mark ... Photo by Charles Lenhardt.Continue reading→
On a federal level, Congress has begun a budget “reconciliation” process to allow Congress to cut Medicaid with a simple Senate majority. Congressional committees are considering policy changes to cut Medicaid spending that could fundamentally alter the program.Continue reading→
All eyes will be on the budget this year, as the Legislature faces a $10-12 billion revenue shortfall over the 4-year budget cycle and prepares for new threats to health care from the Trump Administration and Congress. Incoming Governor Ferguson has already asked state agencies to identify $4 billion in potential cuts. We’ll keep you updated throughout the session...Continue reading→
It’s clear there are tough times ahead for health care. Nationally, the Trump Administration will try to slash Medicaid and Medicare, threaten immigrant and reproductive care, and repeal key Affordable Care Act consumer protections. At a state level, we’re facing a steep $10-12 billion budget deficitContinue reading→
