Republicans need to cut Medicaid to hit budget savings target, CBO finds

House Republicans’ budget plan requires massive cuts to Medicaid to achieve a goal of $1.5 trillion in savings over the next 10 years, according to the Congressional Budget Office. More than 60 million Americans rely on Medicaid and Medicare, making cuts politically sensitive, as stated by the CBO.

The Congressional Budget Office reports that Republicans cannot meet their budget target without cutting Medicaid or Medicare benefits, affecting millions of Americans relying on these programs.

Democrats criticize the GOP for planning to cut Medicaid to fund tax breaks for wealthy individuals, asserting it undermines healthcare access for working-class families.