Republicans say Medicaid is safe. But budget math says otherwise
Mar 10, 2025•12 min
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Summary
This episode of Consider This delves into the Republican plan to extend tax cuts requiring significant budget adjustments. Despite claims that Medicaid will be protected, experts argue that achieving the necessary savings is impossible without impacting the program. The discussion explores proposed solutions, such as work requirements and changes to healthcare provider taxes, and their potential consequences for millions of Americans.Episode description
House Republicans have to get their spending bill passed by Friday to avoid a government shutdown. They can likely afford to lose just one vote.
And that's the easy part.
Then they'll have to get working on their plan to extend 4.5 trillion dollars in tax cuts passed under the Trump administration — a plan that will require huge cuts in government spending.
Republicans are adamant that cuts to Medicaid are a non-starter. But the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office released a report last week that said Republicans' budget likely would require cuts to Medicaid or Medicare.
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And that's the easy part.
Then they'll have to get working on their plan to extend 4.5 trillion dollars in tax cuts passed under the Trump administration — a plan that will require huge cuts in government spending.
Republicans are adamant that cuts to Medicaid are a non-starter. But the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office released a report last week that said Republicans' budget likely would require cuts to Medicaid or Medicare.
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