A dozen House Republicans send letter opposing Medicaid cuts
Twelve House Republicans April 14 sent a letter to House leadership voicing their opposition to potential Medicaid cuts. The lawmakers said they support 鈥渢argeted reforms鈥� to improve the program, but 鈥渨ill not support a final reconciliation bill that includes any reduction in Medicaid coverage for vulnerable populations.鈥�
They noted that Medicaid cuts would also threaten the viability of hospitals and other care providers.
鈥淢any hospitals 鈥� particularly in rural and underserved areas 鈥� rely heavily on Medicaid funding, with some receiving over half their revenue from the program alone,鈥� the representatives wrote. 鈥淧roviders 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.鈥�
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.