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As Congress considers Medicaid cuts, Pennsylvania’s health care advocates settle in for a fight
A federal budget resolution that narrowly passed on partisan lines Tuesday could lead to major cuts to Medicaid. Now ...
What you need to know about possible cuts to Medicaid
Nearly a quarter of Pennsylvanians are on Medicaid, the joint federal-state program that covers medical costs for poor people ...
Pennsylvania Removes 600,000 People From Health Care Plan
According to the Kaiser Family Foundation's (KFF) Enrollment and Unwinding Tracker, Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance ...
Democrats dust off 2018 playbook with attacks on potential Medicaid cuts
Democrats are seeking to revive their 2018 playbook, accusing Republicans of targeting Medicaid to help finance their ...
Pa. Republican says he'll look for budget savings while protecting Medicaid's 'core mission'
Democratic members of Pennsylvania’s congressional delegation railed against the budget blueprint that passed the House on ...
As G.O.P. Eyes Medicaid Cuts, States Could Be Left With Vast Shortfalls
Republicans have proposed lowering the federal share of costs for Medicaid expansions, which could reshape the program by ...
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Central Pennsylvania Congressman hailed for budget efforts
A Pennsylvania lawmaker was hailed for his efforts after a budget bill narrowly passed in the U.S. House this week. The ...
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Is this the worst of times for Medicaid?
Any reduction in federal funding for healthcare will trigger a trickle-down effect to which providers do not want to be subject.
Republicans’ plans for Medicaid have a political problem
GOP lawmakers expected to vote soon on slashing the insurance program for low-income people represent tens of millions ...
House Republicans representing large shares of Medicaid, SNAP beneficiaries face tough budget test
Some Republicans have raised concerns about potential cuts to anti-poverty programs that their constituents rely on as they ...
The essential direct care workforce needs to be prioritized for the sakes of those who need them | PennLive letters
While the budget proposes a minimum wage increase and additional funding for participant-directed services, it completely ...