Shortly after the initiative’s release, Vice President Pence encountered an activist doctor at an Iowa diner who confidently claimed the administration had announced “cuts” to the Medicaid program. ADADLet me be clear: Fearmongering notwithstanding, HAO does not cut Medicaid funding. This optional demonstration continues federal funding to states based on their historical spending with a reasonable growth rate. ADADThe alarming misinformation swirling about HAO is creating fear and uncertainty for millions of Medicaid beneficiaries who will never be affected. Those who are railing against the Trump administration’s “cuts” to the Medicaid program are railing against a policy that doesn’t exist.

Source: Washington Post February 06, 2020 18:33 UTC