Wyden Statement on Trump Pullback of Medicaid Flexibility
Washington, D.C. — Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today issued a statement after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rescinded guidance about how states can apply for additional federal funding to help address social needs like transportation and food security that have a serious impact on Americans’ health.
“This action marks the first step in the Republican plan to dismantle Medicaid, brick-by-brick,” Wyden said. “There is powerful evidence that the key to keeping Americans healthy and out of the hospital starts with addressing the underlying causes of their health challenges, like food and housing insecurity. These waivers are fiscally responsible and allow states including Oregon to pioneer innovative approaches that keep families healthy. Secretary Kennedy appeared to understand this during his confirmation hearings, but once again he has turned his back on Americans in service of the ideological crusade against Medicaid.”
The memo from CMS can be found here.
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