Republicans on the House Energy and Commerce Committee on Wednesday afternoon advanced legislation containing cuts to Medicaid and health care provisions — some of the most controversial and

But backers like Rep. Gabe Evans say the proposal’s goal is to ensure only those who qualify for the program are using it.

Republican lawmakers are calling for work requirements, stricter eligibility verification and some co-pays.

House Republicans are eyeing a vote on the final package before Memorial Day, even as they have yet to reach consensus on several key issues.

A proposal by Republicans in Congress to partially cover the cost of renewing President Donald Trump’s signature first-term tax cuts by slashing Medicaid will result in deadly consequences for

The Republican budget plan, which will be voted on in the House of Representatives (mostly House Republicans), could impose the deepest cuts in the history of the Medicaid program

Republicans in Congress intend to cut about US$880 billion in federal health care spending. One of their primary targets is Medicaid. That government program covers 82 million Americans with health insurance.