David Dayen: Good on Dems to get CBO validation, but only 1 of the 4 things tested (repealing the Biden eligibility/enrollment rule) is actually in the bill,as I scooped this morning. They did not look at what adding co-pays/premiums for people at or above the poverty line would do to coverage (it'll weaken it).

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Good on Dems to get CBO validation, but only 1 of the 4 things tested (repealing the Biden eligibility/enrollment rule) is actually in the bill,as I scooped this morning. They did not look at what adding co-pays/premiums for people at or above the poverty line would do to coverage (it'll weaken it).
Medicaid Cuts in Republican Bill Would Charge Poor People More for Coverage

The cost-sharing requirements on beneficiaries above the federal poverty line is the most notable item in a menu of Medicaid cuts seen by the Prospect.

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- Politico politico.com · May 7
  CBO: Millions could lose coverage if GOP pulls back on Medicaid expansion
  CBO: Millions could lose coverage if GOP pulls back on Medicaid expansion
  
  "The Republican bill is going to cut health care for kids, seniors, Americans with disabilities and working families," Sen. Ron Wyden said.
  
  politico.com
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Blair Mountain Left - RogerWallaceTN handle.invalid · May 7
Whew, I knew me & all the poor people in America were anxiously waiting around our kitchen Sterno cooking fires to hear what the CBO had to say about this. Thank God. That'll show 'em. Problem solved! 👍🏼

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Quelex ccfquelex.bsky.social · May 7
Thank you to you and @emmavigeland.bsky.social for trying to sound the alarm bells on this for weeks.

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BobFLV handle.invalid · May 7
Take up arms. There is no end to the greed of these fucks. Now would be a good time.

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