House Republicans are proposing substantial cuts, totaling $880 billion, to U.S. healthcare programs, focusing heavily on Medicaid, which benefits over 70 million Americans. Proposed changes include a requirement for able-bodied adults with dependents to engage in community activities for 80 hours monthly and biannual eligibility verifications. The budget cuts have drawn criticism from more than a dozen Republican officials and Democrats alike, with Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries lambasting the proposed legislation as irresponsible. Speaker Mike Johnson aims to finalize these proposals by Memorial Day as part of President Trump's budget process.
Democrats have been warning about the possible cuts for weeks, including Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who says the cuts the Trump administration and the GOP are suggesting are reckless and cruel.
Individuals on Medicaid would also have to verify their eligibility twice a year, rather than once a year, the news agency said.
House Republicans are suggesting $880 billion in cuts to U.S. healthcare programs, largely to Medicaid.
Speaker Johnson has set a Memorial Day deadline to pass President Donald Trump's budget bill.
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