exas Senator Ted Cruz has said Republicans will crackdown on “massive fraud” in the Medicaid program.
“I think we are going to see significant Medicaid reforms as Congress takes on budget reconciliation and extends the tax cuts,” he told CNBC, adding that there are two critical elements: rooting out fraud and implementing work requirements.
Newsweek has contacted Cruz’s office for comment via email.
Why It Matters
Medicaid gives health coverage to some individuals and families—including children, parents, people who are pregnant, elderly people with certain incomes and people with disabilities. Coverage varies widely by state, both in terms of benefits and eligibility criteria. As of October, more than 72 million people across the country had Medicaid coverage.