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FROM THE PRESIDENT

New Budget Drops HAMMER on Medicaid Abusers

Fighting Fraud While Protecting Vulnerable Americans

President Trump’s budget reconciliation bill aims to restore integrity to Medicaid by implementing common-sense reforms that will ensure resources are directed to those who truly need them. The legislation introduces work requirements for able-bodied adults who received Medicaid coverage through the Affordable Care Act expansion, requiring them to document at least 80 hours per month of work, job training, education, or community service. While critics argue this could reduce coverage, supporters emphasize that these measures specifically target those capable of supporting themselves, not truly vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, elderly, or disabled Americans.

“There are no Medicaid cuts in the Big Beautiful Bill. We’re not cutting Medicaid,” stated House Speaker Mike Johnson. “The numbers of Americans who are affected are those that are entwined in our work to eliminate fraud, waste and abuse,” said House Speaker Mike Johnson

The Congressional Budget Office projects that the reforms will reduce federal Medicaid spending by $793 billion over the next decade. This represents a 12% reduction in a program plagued by improper payments and administrative inefficiencies. Republicans have long argued that Medicaid expansion under the Obama administration created perverse incentives, allowing millions of able-bodied adults to remain unemployed while receiving taxpayer-funded benefits. The new work requirements address this issue directly by encouraging self-sufficiency while preserving the safety net for those who cannot work.

Addressing the True Scale of Medicaid Waste

The debate over improper Medicaid payments highlights the challenge of accurately measuring waste within the massive federal program. Russell Vought, who served as Director of the Office of Management and Budget under President Trump, claimed that “one out of every $5 or $6 in Medicaid payments is improper,” suggesting an improper payment rate between 16% and 20%. While the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) officially reported a lower rate of 5.1% for 2024, many experts believe the actual figure is significantly higher due to limitations in how the government tracks and reports these payments.

Additional Reforms to Ensure Program Integrity

Beyond work requirements, President Trump’s budget proposal includes several other important provisions to strengthen Medicaid integrity. The bill would prohibit Medicaid payments to Planned Parenthood for 10 years, ensuring taxpayer dollars are not used to fund abortion providers. Additionally, it would pressure states to drop health coverage programs for illegal immigrants by reducing federal Medicaid funding for states that continue these practices. These measures align with the administration’s commitment to putting American citizens first and ensuring that limited healthcare resources are directed toward legal residents.