Report finds that every state would suffer under Trumpcare
by Addy Baird at Think Progress
https://thinkprogress.org/report-state-funding-repeal-and-replace-bill-e42078ecd81b/
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The Graham-Cassidy bill, which is also supported by Sens. Dean Heller (R-NV) and Ron Johnson (R-WI), requires that the funding to states be re-appropriated after 2026, but that re-appropriation is far from certain. The “funding cliff” created by the uncertain re-appropriation means that not only does Avalere estimate a loss of $215 billion over 10 years, but also finds that states would lose an estimated $4 trillion over by 2036.
While Graham and Cassidy have often said the bill would benefit smaller, more rural states, Avalere found that every state would ultimately suffer under the law.
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The report also notes that two states that would be among those hit the hardest include Alaska and Arizona, losing 33 and 34 percent of their funding by 2036, respectively.
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“The Graham-Cassidy bill would significantly reduce funding to states over the long term, particularly for states that have already expanded Medicaid,” Caroline Pearson, senior vice president at Avalere, said in a statement. “States would have broad flexibility to shape their markets but would have less funding to subsidize coverage for low- and middle-income individuals.”
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