💨 Abstract

Mayor Muriel Bowser's proposed fiscal 2026 budget includes changes to Medicaid eligibility, aiming tocontrol a $182 million rise in costs. The plan could make 25,575 childless adults and caregivers ineligible, pushing them to other healthcare plans. This move is a response to an anticipated $1 billion revenue drop due to federal workforce reductions. The D.C. Council will debate and vote on these changes by August.

Courtesy: Mike Murillo