{"id":2433580,"date":"2025-05-12T09:59:02","date_gmt":"2025-05-12T13:59:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-gop-rolls-out-medicaid-plan-compromise-with-stricter-requirements\/"},"modified":"2025-05-12T10:01:21","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T14:01:21","slug":"house-gop-rolls-out-medicaid-plan-compromise-with-stricter-requirements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-gop-rolls-out-medicaid-plan-compromise-with-stricter-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"House GOP rolls out Medicaid plan compromise with stricter requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhouse-gop-rolls-out-medicaid-plan-compromise-with-stricter-requirements%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2433580&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The House GOP has unveiled a plan aimed at reducing Medicaid spending by imposing stricter eligibility requirements and changing how states can finance the program. The proposal, which has drawn criticism from Democrats, is characterized by its sponsors as a means to preserve and strengthen Medicaid for vulnerable populations such as children, mothers, the elderly, and people with disabilities.<\/p>\n<p>Key features of the plan include new work requirements for able-bodied recipients aged 19 to 64, who would need to work 80 hours a month, and more frequent eligibility verification every six months instead of annually. critics warn that these changes could lead to millions losing coverage, as highlighted by a Congressional Budget office report estimating that 8.6 million beneficiaries could be affected.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the plan modifies the federal-state funding balance for Medicaid, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bidens-plan-to-fight-covid-19-through-winter-includes-stricter-rules-for-travelers\/\" title=\"Biden\u2019s Plan To Fight COVID-19 Through Winter Includes Stricter Rules For Travelers\">includes stricter rules<\/a> on verifying citizenship, and imposes cuts to federal funding for planned Parenthood. However,it notably refrains from instituting per-capita caps on federal payments to states,a move that has been controversial among some Republican members.<\/p>\n<p>While House Republicans like Committee Chairman Brett Guthrie advocate for this approach as a responsible compromise, Democrats contend it will jeopardize healthcare access for millions and lead to higher insurance premiums. Thus, the debate over the proposed Medicaid changes continues to intensify in Congress.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">House GOP rolls out Medicaid plan compromise with stricter requirements<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2117962\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>The House GOP has released its plan to cut Medicaid spending, with the most significant changes affecting eligibility requirements and how states can finance <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/medicaid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Medicaid\">Medicaid<\/a>. However, some of the biggest sticking points were left out of the bill, including changes to per-capita caps on federal Medicaid payments to states.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Undoubtedly, Democrats will use this as an opportunity to engage in fear-mongering and misrepresent our bill as an attack on Medicaid,&rdquo; House and Energy Commerce Committee Chairman Brett Guthrie (R-KY) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/opinion\/a-common-sense-budget-reconciliation-bill-house-energy-and-commerce-committee-d8ab0d71\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">wrote<\/a> in the <em>Wall Street Journal<\/em>. &ldquo;In reality, it preserves and strengthens Medicaid for children, mothers, people with disabilities and the elderly &mdash; for whom the program was designed.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3406743\/two-key-house-committees-gear-up-heated-hearings-trump-megabill\/\">Two key House committees gear up for heated hearings to pass Trump megabill<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3407124\/tom-emmer-packs-house-schedule-national-police-week\/\">Majority Whip Tom Emmer packs House schedule for National Police Week<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3407758\/johnson-gop-victories-2026-dems-disarray\/\">Johnson eyes GOP victories in 2026 as Democrats are &lsquo;in total disarray&rsquo;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>President Donald Trump and House Republicans hope to cut $4.5 trillion in government spending to help finance tax cuts. The Energy and Commerce Committee has been tasked with finding $880 billion in savings, with many of the cuts expected to come from Medicaid changes. This has worried some centrist Republicans,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3381737\/centrist-republicans-house-leadership-cutting-medicaid-coverage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"> who sent a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson<\/a> (R-LA) last week about their concerns over Medicaid cuts. The bill released Sunday night avoids the most touchy issues for blue-state Republicans, with Guthrie billing it as a &ldquo;common sense&rdquo; solution.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The plan would institute work requirements for able-bodied people on Medicaid. Recipients between 19 and 64, with exceptions for pregnant women and those on disability, would be required to work 80 hours per month to receive benefits. Currently, there is no <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/only-two-sitting-senators-voted-against-work-requirements-in-historic-welfare-overhaul\/\" title=\"Only two sitting senators voted against ... in historic welfare overhaul\">federal work requirement<\/a>, though Georgia has a state mandate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Recipients must also verify their eligibility for Medicaid twice a year. They are currently required to verify only once a year. Critics have warned that this could pose a challenge for those who live far from Medicaid offices. If they cannot verify their status in time, they could lose their benefits. However, Republicans said recipients who can prove they are meeting the work requirements are guaranteed coverage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Democrats immediately requested a report from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, which found that 8.6 million beneficiaries could lose coverage in the next decade under the House GOP&rsquo;s plan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The plan would also change how states and the federal government contribute to Medicaid. As of 2023, the federal government paid about 70% of the total costs of Medicaid. The GOP&rsquo;s markup will freeze provider taxes, which are the nonfederal portion of Medicaid funding that states pull in from healthcare provider taxes. A<a href=\"https:\/\/www.congress.gov\/crs-product\/RS22843\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"> congressional report<\/a> from December 2024 identified pausing or ending states&rsquo; use of provider funds as a way to cut federal costs, and Republicans have sold it as a way to cut down on abuse.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Even top Democrats, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crfb.org\/blogs\/provider-tax-limits-should-be-table-medicaid-reform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">former President Barack Obama<\/a>, have gone after states&rsquo; reliance on provider taxes. States are only allowed to levy 6% of a provider&rsquo;s income, taxing both those on and off Medicaid. However, Republicans did not seek to <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >peel back provider taxes<\/a> already put in place.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The federal government will also require states to verify citizenship or visa status for Medicaid recipients. States that fail to do so will be barred from receiving federal Medicaid dollars. In New York, it was reported that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.empirecenter.org\/publications\/immigrant-enrollment-in-emergency-medicaid-surges-to-480000\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">480,000<\/a> illegal immigrants were enrolled in &ldquo;emergency Medicaid&rdquo; in 2024.<\/p>\n<p>Planned Parenthood, the largest abortion provider in the United States that also provides general women&rsquo;s healthcare, will see cuts to the amount of federal funding it receives. The GOP is seeking to bar federal dollars from being used for gender-related treatment and surgeries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>However, Republicans decided to leave off the implementation of per-capita caps on Medicaid payments to states. This was posed as a possibility for the federal government to cut spending, but some Republican members were wary of it. If implemented, a per-capita cap would set a federal limit per beneficiary instead of how it currently stands, in which the government pays a fixed share, but it&rsquo;s an open-ended entitlement.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3406743\/two-key-house-committees-gear-up-heated-hearings-trump-megabill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">TWO KEY HOUSE COMMITTEES GEAR UP FOR HEATED HEARINGS TO PASS TRUMP MEGA BILL<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While Guthrie and House Republicans seek to strike a balanced deal, Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ), the ranking member on the Energy and Commerce Committee, called the Republicans&rsquo; plan &ldquo;shameful,&rdquo; saying it will cause hospitals to close.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;In no uncertain terms, millions of Americans will lose their healthcare coverage,&rdquo; Pallone said. &ldquo;Seniors will not be able to access the care they need, and premiums will rise for millions of people if this bill passes.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2117962\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2117962\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>House GOP unveils Medicaid plan with stricter eligibility rules<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3808,"featured_media":2433581,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mike-johnson-house-gop-press-conference-jan-22.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[7304,37167,32455,55061,55062],"class_list":["post-2433580","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-compromise","tag-healthcare-policy","tag-house-gop","tag-medicaid-plan","tag-stricter-requirements"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mike-johnson-house-gop-press-conference-jan-22.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2433580","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3808"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2433580"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2433580\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2433584,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2433580\/revisions\/2433584"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2433581"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2433580"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2433580"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2433580"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}