A dozen House Republicans send letter opposing Medicaid cuts

Apr 16, 2025 - 04:02 PM
Medicaid enrollment

Twelve House Republicans April 14 sent a letter to House leadership voicing their opposition to potential Medicaid cuts. The lawmakers said they support “targeted reforms” to improve the program, but “will not support a final reconciliation bill that includes any reduction in Medicaid coverage for vulnerable populations.”

They noted that Medicaid cuts would also threaten the viability of hospitals and other care providers.

“Many hospitals — particularly in rural and underserved areas — rely heavily on Medicaid funding, with some receiving over half their revenue from the program alone,” the representatives wrote. “Providers in these areas are especially at risk of closure, with many unable to recover. When hospitals close, it affects all constituents, regardless of healthcare coverage.”

The letter was signed by Reps. David Valadao, R-Calif., Don Bacon, R-Neb., Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., Rob Bresnahan Jr., R-Pa., Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., Jen Kiggans, R-Va., Young Kim, R-Calif., Robert Wittman, R-Va., Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., Nick LaLota, R-N.Y., Andrew Garbarino, R-N.Y., and Jeff Hurd, R-Colo.

Related News Articles

Headline
CMS issues toolkit on behavioral health services for children in Medicaid, CHIP
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released a toolkit that outlines strategies for states to strengthen access to behavioral health services…
Headline
CMS announces actions addressing fraud
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Feb. 25 released a request for information on potential regulatory changes in a possible future…
Headline
AHA submits comments on CMS proposed rule on prohibiting ‘sex-rejecting procedures’ for children
The AHA Feb. 17 submitted a comment letter responding to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ proposed rule that would prohibit hospitals…
Headline
CMS issues updated guidance on state-directed payment provision
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Feb. 2 updated guidance originally issued in September on a budget reconciliation bill …
Headline
House passes appropriations package to end partial government shutdown 
The House Feb. 3 voted 217-214 to pass the government funding plan approved by the Senate Jan. 30, ending the four-day partial shutdown. Twenty-one Republicans…
Headline
CMS finalizes changes to Medicaid provider tax waiver rules
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Jan. 29 issued a final rule regarding states non-uniform or non-broad-based provider tax, as authorized under…