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Republicans consider cuts and work requirements for Medicaid, jeopardizing care for millions

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Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid , jeopardizing health care coverage for millions .

The $880 billion Medicaid program is financed mostly by federal taxpayers, who pick up as much as 80% of the tab in some states.

To whittle down the budget, the GOP -controlled Congress is eyeing work requirements for Medicaid .

Some people lost coverage because they had trouble accessing the state's website to log their hours or had other procedural problems.

Democrats are warning of the side effects for health care facilities, including rural hospitals and nursing homes.

Georgia requires that people work, volunteer or go to school for 80 hours a month in exchange for Medicaid .

Idaho is considering a state work rule and a three-year limit for Medicaid benefits.