Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, told reporters Thursday that she’s “concerned” that the Medicaid could face cuts under the Senate budget resolution currently being considered by legislators.

Collins cited language in the bill that instructs the House Committee on Energy and Commerce to “reduce the deficit by not less than $880 billion” between 2025 and 2034.

“I’m concerned about the instruction to the House Committee for $880 billion, it’s the Energy and Commerce Committee in the House, which has jurisdiction over Medicaid, because I don’t see how you can get to that amount without cutting Medicaid benefits,” Collins said.

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