While the overwhelming majority of Americans are not on Medicaid, it is important to recognize that sharp funding cuts to Medicaid would not only affect program recipients, but also the financial wellbeing of countless hospitals and community health centers.
The shortfall of generic drugs, which comprise the majority of medications that Americans consume, has been a chronic problem, starting well before the mid-2020s.
In terms of the illegal act exclusions, it is vital that plan administrators use their discretionary authority to regularly assess the applicability of these exclusions.