A budget blueprint approved by the House this week is expected to cut billions in federal Medicaid spending as part of a plan to help renew and fund new and existing tax cuts. Republicans in Congress say there won’t be direct cuts to the millions of low-income adults and children in the U.

Florida doesn’t have as many residents on Medicaid as it could because it hasn’t implemented an Obamacare provision that would allow more low-income people to enroll in the program. Even so, Floridians could be affected by cuts to Medicaid, which is funded jointly by the state and federal government.

House Republicans signaled they’re going full steam ahead on significant changes to Medicaid, despite pressure from Democrats and even some moderates in their party.

Medicaid provides crucial healthcare coverage for eligible low-income individuals and families in Florida. Though the state has not expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Ac

More than 3.7 million Floridians are enrolled in Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and many families like Lewis' depend on these services. But with House Republicans proposing $880 billion in budget cuts, the future of Medicaid remains uncertain.

Democrats are trying to push back against a looming evisceration in federal government spending, emphasizing how it will affect overall quality of life

Many Tampa Bay area seniors, veterans and low socio-economic residents rely on telehealth, and there are growing concerns it won't be covered under proposed Medicaid cuts at the federal level.

A proposal by U.S. House Republicans calls for at least $880 billion in cuts to programs that could affect Medicaid. Local advocates worry Florida's older population could face the brunt of the consequences.

Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick discussed how the budget cuts in the House of Representatives' newly passed budget bill would impact her district, which includes cuts to Medicaid and social security.

Medicare is the government health insurance for Americans age 65 or older, regardless of their income. Medicaid is primarily for people who have not reached retirement age, and it largely serves the poor. Some who are disabled or older qualify for both types of coverage.

Action News Jax has covered problems with the state website millions of Floridians depend on for benefits, and we are asking more tough questions.