Proposed Medicaid changes in House and Senate reconciliation bills could increase costs for 1.3 million low-income Medicare beneficiaries. The cuts stem from delaying rules that streamline enrollment.
- The House bill would cut federal Medicaid spending by $793 billion over ten years. - 1.3 million dual-eligible individuals could lose Medicaid coverage for premiums and cost-sharing.
- Without streamlined rules, beneficiaries may face unaffordable out-of-pocket costs. - The Senate version would permanently block most provisions of the enrollment rules.
These changes could make Medicare coverage unaffordable for many low-income seniors and people with disabilities, potentially reducing access to healthcare.