NEW: Trump’s pending block grant plan targets Obamacare’s Medicaid expansion.
But the health department is still divided over the controversial policy — and what to even call it. politico.com/news/2020/01/2…
But the health department is still divided over the controversial policy — and what to even call it. politico.com/news/2020/01/2…
The Medicaid block grant announcement is tentatively slated for end of next week.
It’s been driven by SEEMA VERMA, who’s worked to set limits on Medicaid spending and coverage. Verma also oversaw Trump’s controversial Medicaid work requirements, which have been blocked in court.
It’s been driven by SEEMA VERMA, who’s worked to set limits on Medicaid spending and coverage. Verma also oversaw Trump’s controversial Medicaid work requirements, which have been blocked in court.
Trump’s Medicaid block grant plan would come just days after Trump signaled his willingness to cut Medicare — contrary to his 2016 campaign promise to protect both programs.
One closed-door fight over Verma’s plan, which might surprise progressives: Some Trump officials see block grants as a backdoor for GOP states to partially expand their Medicaid programs, an idea rejected by the White House. politico.com/news/2020/01/2…
