The National Governors Association has gone on record to oppose the Bush administration’s proposal to shift more Medicaid costs to the states. (Kaiser Network)
The shift reportedly will save $15 billion over five years. One change under the new rules is that states no longer will be allowed to use Medicaid funds to help pay for physician training. The administration contends there’s “no explicit authorization under the Medicaid statute to subsidize the training of physicians.” This change reportedly will save $1.8 billion over five years.
Additionally, hospitals and nursing homes will see new limits on Medicaid payments. At least two Republican governors are publicly critical of the plan.
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