Some Republicans expressed doubt that Medicaid cuts are coming. Alternative changes suggested included work requirements and anti-fraud efforts.

It came about a week after Nevada Department of Health and Human Services Director Richard Whitley told lawmakers Nevada could lose almost $1.9 billion in federal funding for a Medicaid expansion program covering roughly 300,000 Nevadans as well as for supplemental payment programs if Congress moves forward with cuts.

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.