Senator Rick Scott faces political liability regarding Medicaid and Medicare. Senate conservatives have retreated from a proposed amendment to reduce federal funding for Medicaid costs beginning in 2031. Despite leadership support for the amendment as part of negotiations on President Trump's domestic policy bill, uncertainty remains. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins have expressed their concerns, with Murkowski potentially coming around to support the bill amidst prolonged discussions and negotiations among Republican senators.
Senate conservatives are dropping their push for a vote on scaling back a key Medicaid funding mechanism related to the Affordable Care Act's expansion. Rick Scott and allies were expected to get a vote on an amendment that would decrease the federal share of Medicaid costs starting in 2031. Senate leadership supported this proposal to negotiate support as part of a deal on President Trump's domestic policy bill.
The Republicans turned themselves into knots trying to find a workaround that would satisfy both Senator Lisa Murkowski and the Senate parliamentarian. Haggling continued into Tuesday morning, with Murkowski closer to a yes on the legislation.
Senator Susan Collins reiterated her concerns with the bill, emphasizing her uncertainties while responding to inquiries from reporters, highlighting the complex dynamics within the Senate regarding the proposed Medicaid changes.
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