The Trump administration announced a policy shift that would allow states to enforce work requirements for Medicaid recipients. Ten states have already applied for waivers to require work or community involvement.
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GOP tax bill includes cuts for businesses and wealthy
Republicans in the House and the Senate have approved a tax bill that will include permanent tax cuts for businesses, cuts for the top brackets, and temporary cuts for middle-class workers. A repeal of Obamacare's individual mandate is also included in the bill.
GOP tax bill includes cuts for businesses and wealthy
Republicans in the House and the Senate have approved a tax bill that will include permanent tax cuts for businesses, cuts for the top brackets, and temporary cuts for middle-class workers. A repeal of Obamacare's individual mandate is also included in the bill.
Without needed votes White House may cut health care provision from tax code bill
After Sen. Susan Collins (R) of Maine, whose vote is crucial, said that health care reform should be dealt with separately from the tax code, the White House may scrap its attempt repeal a component of the Affordable Care Act by attaching it to tax reform.
A tax cut, but for whom? Republican plans favor business.
Senate and House leaders say their tax cuts will boost economic growth and household incomes. But Senate plan would undercut Obamacare and allow middle-class tax cuts to expire, while making cuts for corporations permanent.
Republican tax bill to include Obamacare repeal
Senate Republicans under pressure from President Trump launch another attack on the Affordable Care Act by including a repeal of the individual mandate in the upcoming Senate tax bill. Eliminating the mandate would save an estimated $338 billion over a decade.
Trump sets Christmas deadline for GOP tax reform bill
Unable to repeal Obamacare, the GOP has set its sights on producing the most extensive overhaul of the US tax system in three decades. An earlier outline of the plan showed a simplified tax filing process and a reduction in the number of tax brackets.
Trump takes executive action against Obamacare, but at what political cost?
An executive order could allow insurers to offer less-than-full medical coverage, which are likely to draw healthier Americans from more expensive plans that help subsidize coverage.
Trump’s executive action on health care: Will it cut holes in Obamacare safety net?
The president's executive order Thursday allows insurers to offer less-than-full medical coverage, which are likely to draw healthier Americans from more expensive plans that help subsidize coverage.
Could tax reform be the win Republicans are looking for?
While far from a sure thing, the plan isn't as visceral as cutting Medicaid, and could be an easier lift for the GOP than health care. Trump is reaching out to Democrats, and may find some takers, though they generally panned the plan as a gift to the wealthy.