Social media users attack proposed Medicaid cuts in GOP plan

Social media users are highlighting proposed cuts to Medicaid ahead of an expected House vote Thursday on a GOP bill to repeal and replace ObamaCare.

The bill slashes $880 billion in federal funding to Medicaid, according to the Congressional Budget office, despite President Trump’s campaign promises not to cut the program.

“Save Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security without cuts. Have to do it,” Trump said in June, 2015 as he announced his candidacy.

That contradiction did not escape Twitter users.

Trump care has 880billion in Medicaid cuts tho https://t.co/mUsQsSGywG

— Jonathan Lee™ (@diJONketchups) May 4, 2017

How critical is Medicaid coverage to workers throughout California? Let the numbers speak for themselves. pic.twitter.com/nrYz5Yrova

— Rep. Ro Khanna (@RepRoKhanna) May 4, 2017

I am over 5O on Medicaid. Even if I made more, I would not be able to afford insurance without the subsidies now being cut. No on #AHCA.

— Mary Redoutey (@RedouteyMary) May 4, 2017

AHCA CUTS MEDICAID BY $880 BILLION. It’s a reversal far more destructive than “read my lips” but hey, Trump’s a liar, everybody knows that. pic.twitter.com/dp4qpFNERB

— Jon Lovett (@jonlovett) May 4, 2017

{mosads}Medicaid funding has been a sticking point for some moderates, who have concerns about how the American Health Care Act (AHCA) changes financing for the program, which provides health coverage to low-income and disabled Americans.

ObamaCare expanded the program to more low-income people.

If the AHCA passes the House, Medicaid funding could be a stumbling block in the upper chamber.

Senators from states where Medicaid was expanded have already expressed concerns, and GOP leadership can only afford to lose two votes and still pass the bill under the fast-track budget maneuver Republicans are hoping to use to repeal and replace ObamaCare.