Abbott demands CMS restore $10 billion in Medicaid funding
Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) on Wednesday increased pressure on the Trump administration to release nearly $10 billion in Medicaid funding, dismissing Washington’s concerns that Texas is not in full compliance with regulations.
TL;DR
- Governor Greg Abbott is demanding the Trump administration release $10 billion in Medicaid funding to Texas.
- Texas hospitals warn they could lose $27 million daily if the funding is not restored.
- The dispute centers on the state's hospital tax system and its compliance with federal Medicaid financing changes.
- Abbott claims Texas's system complies with federal law and disputes CMS's concerns.
- Texas is willing to adjust its hospital-tax system if CMS provides written assurances to protect funding.