By skyforbes 
As the Trump administration prepares for its second term, discussions are underway regarding potential modifications to key social welfare programs. At the forefront of these deliberations is Medicaid, the federal-state health insurance program serving millions of low-income Americans. The administration, along with Republican lawmakers, is exploring options to reduce Medicaid expenditures as part of a broader strategy to offset the costs associated with extending the 2017 tax cuts.
These tax reductions, set to expire in 2025, have been a cornerstone of President Trump’s economic policy. However, their extension comes with a hefty price tag — an estimated $4 trillion addition to the national debt over the next decade. To address this fiscal challenge, the administration is considering various approaches to trim government spending, with Medicaid emerging as a primary target.
The proposed changes to Medicaid are multifaceted, encompassing both policy adjustments and financial restructuring. Some of the ideas being floated include:
- Implementing stricter work requirements for beneficiaries
- Introducing spending caps on the program
- Revising eligibility criteria and frequency of eligibility checks
- Altering the federal-state funding structure