Congressional Republican leaders are considering policies that would cut funding for Medicaid as part of the debt ceiling negotiation. Emerging proposals could include Medicaid work requirements, block grants, and per capita caps, which would limit federal funding and make it harder for people to access health care programs and services.
NHeLP’s team of legal and policy experts will analyze debt ceiling proposals as they emerge. They will continue to provide insights into the threats posed by block grants, per capita caps, and work requirements. If enacted, such policies would jeopardize the health and financial security of the tens of millions of low-income individuals and families who rely on Medicaid.
Protect Medicaid Funding Series
Additional Protect Medicaid Funding & Debt Ceiling Resources
Featured Resource March 16, 2023Protect Medicaid Funding series (2023)
A 2024 update of this series can be found here. In an updated series of fact sheets called Protect Medicaid Funding, NHeLP provides succinct analysis of the policy proposals that if enacted would jeopardize the health and financial security of the tens of millions of low-income individuals who depend on the Medicaid guarantee every year. Medicaid helps people live healthier and more economically secure lives. It increases the diagnosis and early treatment of chronic conditions, enhances educational achievement and future earnings for covered children, reduces health care inequities, and provides comprehensive, high-quality, and cost-effective care. Medicaid coverage is tailored…
