Federal Policy
Partnership for Medicaid Urges Congress to Reject Medicaid Cuts
The Partnership for Medicaid, a coalition of clinicians, providers, safety net health plans, and counties, issued a statement February 7, 2025 calling on Congress to reject proposed cuts to the Medicaid program. The statement does not specify which legislative proposals or budget reconciliation measures are targeted. No timeline for congressional action is provided. The coalition represents stakeholders across the Medicaid delivery system, including managed care organizations.
Why it mattersCongressional budget reconciliation discussions could include Medicaid spending reductions that affect MCO capitation rates, enrollment, covered benefits, or federal matching funds.