Nevada, Medicaid and budget cuts

Nevada lawmakers raise alarm on potential loss of billions from federal Medicaid cuts
A budget blueprint approved by Congressional Republicans this week would slash $880 billion over a decade from federal health and energy programs.
Potential federal cuts to Nevada Medicaid could affect thousands
In Nevada, more than 800,000 people — one in four — are covered by Medicaid. The American pro wasn't a Swiftie when they met, but he sure is now.
Nevada lawmakers told Medicaid cuts could mean huge budget hole, widespread loss of benefits
With a key budget hearing on Medicaid funding scheduled on Thursday, Nevada lawmakers worked Wednesday to be prepared if federal cuts pose a threat to the state budget.
Nevada lawmakers sound alarm on Medicaid cuts
Democratic Nevada Lawmakers warn of drastic cuts to Medicaid programs and the 300,000 Nevadans who will go without health care coverage.
Medicaid cuts would be painful in all states, but Nevada would get hurt more than most
In most of the 40 states and D.C. that chose to expand Medicaid under the ACA (it’s optional), less than 30% of Medicaid enrollees would lose coverage. Trump and Republicans cutting Medicaid would be painful in all the states, but Nevada would be hurt more than most.
Nevada Republican Gov. Lombardo speaks out against GOP's possible Medicaid cuts
"Nevada has demonstrated that federal investment in the state's Medicaid program has improved both health outcomes and productivity, yet challenges remain," Lombardo wrote. He noted that as one of the fastest-growing states in the country,
312,000 Nevadans would lose health care if Medicaid cuts are enacted for Trump budget
About 312,000 Nevadans could lose health coverage if federal matching program gets cut to pay for President Trump's agenda.
Nevada lawmakers want answers on how potential GOP Medicaid cuts could impact residents
Republicans in the U.S. House are advancing a budget resolution that calls for $4.5 trillion in tax cuts, aiming to trim $2 trillion from “mandatory spending,” some of which is expected to come from Medicaid.
Nevada health officials prepare for impact of possible Medicaid cuts
Nevada’s health care leaders sounded the alarm on pending Medicaid cuts during a legislative hearing Wednesday, but uncertainty over the scope of changes left them unwilling to predict just how drastically health care in the state could be affected.
Governor Lombardo opposes Medicaid cuts, warns of severe impact on Nevadans
Governor Joe Lombardo has expressed strong opposition to potential Medicaid cuts, warning of the severe impact on nearly ...
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Lombardo joins chorus urging congressional Republicans to rethink Medicaid cuts
Lombardo wrote that an “abrupt reduction in federal funding would not only disrupt care for those who rely on Medicaid, but ...
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IVF coverage could be codified in Nevada law under new bill
In the late addition of Behind the Bar, more information on proposed Medicaid cuts, legislators want age verification for ...
Ballot Battleground: Nevada podcast: What's happened so far in 2025 Nevada legislature?
What's happened so far in the 2025 Nevada legislature? From a fast-tracked egg prices bill and ending Daylight Saving Time to ...
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House Republicans pass budget blueprint that could spell Medicaid cuts
Although the budget resolution does not mention Medicaid specifically, lawmakers would be hard pressed to find enough cuts to ...
Map Shows Which States Could See Biggest Drop In Medicaid Enrolment
Ahead of the scheduled vote today, critics of the budget have warned that should the budget get approved, it would result in ...