Millions of Americans could lose Medicaid coverage because of cutbacks, but experts warn of the legislation's complexity.

The big savings from the Medicaid program in the House bill will come from enforcing stricter work requirements, more frequent confirmation of eligibility and tightening up ben

House Republicans leaders are planning to accelerate new Medicaid work requirements to December 2026 in a deal with ultra-conservatives on the giant tax bill, according to a lawmaker familiar with the discussions.

Most adults on Medicaid are working or would qualify for an exception, but experts say work reporting requirements would cause many to fall through the cracks.

Only a small number of people were enrolled in the state program, and administrative costs exceeded spending on medical care.

As proposed cuts to Medicaid move forward through a federal budget reconciliation bill, the Oklahoma Health Care Authority outlined potential impacts to the state during its Wednesday board meeting, including work requirements and a moratorium on new or increased provider taxes.

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday called on Congress to halt its effort to cut Medicaid, joining a handful of other Democratic governors to decry the cuts as a giveaway to the ultra-wealthy on the backs of the working poor.

Trump's bill would require Medicaid applicants to provide proof of their work hours and apply for specific exceptions, creating new barriers for individuals to maintain insurance.