Trump Administration Announces New Medicaid Block Grant Program

The video discusses a new Medicaid policy introduced by Seema Verma, allowing states to receive federal Medicaid funding as block grants if they cap the amount they accept. The Healthy Adult Opportunity plan targets adults under 65 without disabilities, offering states flexibility and shared savings. GOP-led states support the plan, while Democrats express concerns about potential cuts to benefits and access. CMS assures that states must meet minimum standards, preventing benefit stripping or eligibility limits.

What is the Healthy Adult Opportunity plan introduced by Seema Verma?

How does the new policy aim to provide states with greater flexibility in Medicaid?

What are the concerns raised by House Democrats regarding the block grant program?

What are some potential consequences of implementing Medicaid block grants according to critics?

What minimum standards must states meet under the new Medicaid policy?