The United States House of Representatives advanced a Senate budget resolution April 10 that calls for a minimum of $1.5 trillion in federal spending reductions. A separate budget resolution previously passed by the House in February had specifically targeted $880 billion in cuts from the Energy and Commerce committee, which has jurisdiction over the Medicaid program.
Leadership and committee chairs from both chambers will now begin writing and seeking support for an omnibus budget bill, which could contain cuts to providers in the Medicaid program. The MHA remains strongly opposed to cuts that will limit access to care for Michigan residents and will work with members to advocate against reductions over the next several weeks.
Members may use the MHA’s Medicaid action alert to contact their congressperson and advocate for protecting Medicaid from funding cuts.
Members with questions may contact Laura Appel at the MHA.