Medicaid, Washington and Congress

Is Congress cutting Medicaid? What to know as Washington sends mixed messages
Opinion
 · 2dYakima Herald-Republic
Guest Commentary: Cutting Medicaid would devastate working families in Washington
People across Washington are feeling the economic pinch, from the grocery aisle to the pharmacy counter. In times like these, programs like Medicaid are more important than ever to help
Congress is Eyeing Cuts to Medicaid. What’s Medicaid, Again?
Congress has announced federal budget proposals that could dramatically curtail Medicaid. Here's everything you need to know.
Messenger-Inquirer2d
We need to defend Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid
In Washington, they're talking about cutting Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security for the first time in generations.
NBC Right Now5d
Pasco senator pushes for better maternal care, cancer screenings for Medicaid patients
A new legislative initiative in Washington State seeks to enhance maternal health and preventative cancer screenings for Medicaid clients.
Medicaid cuts could devastate health care for low-income Granite Staters, officials warn
Community health centers in New Hampshire are worried that cuts to the Medicaid program in Washington could make a big impact in the Granite State.
bkreader.com5d
Republicans Consider Cuts And Work Requirements For Medicaid
Washington lawmakers are working to rearrange how Medicaid is funded and controlled, including adding work requirements, according to the Associated Press.
The Republic6d
Republicans consider cuts and work requirements for Medicaid, jeopardizing care for millions
By AMANDA SEITZ, ANDREW DEMILLO and KEVIN FREKING WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, threatening health care coverage for some of the 80 million U.S. adults and children enrolled in the safety net program.