Congressman Mike Kennedy from Utah’s 3rd Congressional District discusses his proposed legislation, the Medicaid Integrity and Save Taxpayer Act. The bill aims to reduce federal Medicaid spending by requiring states to verify the eligibility of Medicaid recipients every three months. Kennedy highlights concerns over states like California and New York allegedly enrolling undocumented immigrants in Medicaid without proper verification. He argues that regular eligibility checks are common sense and could save taxpayers an estimated $280 billion. Kennedy emphasizes that Medicaid was originally designed for vulnerable populations such as pregnant women, the disabled, and those in poverty—not to provide healthcare universally.
I'm not a fan of Executive Orders in lieu of legislation, but this might be one area where Trump could use an EO to do as the bill suggests. Legislation is still the best way to go, but why wait?
I'm not a fan of Executive Orders in lieu of legislation, but this might be one area where Trump could use an EO to do as the bill suggests. Legislation is still the best way to go, but why wait?