Both BCRA and AHCA would allow states to receive Medicaid funds in the form of a block grant- this would enable states to construct their programs and funding to fit the needs and priorities of their residents, rather than be subject to inflexible federal rules that may make no sense across different contexts.
Sounds good, right? Not so fast. On the Health Affairs blog, Prof. Marianne Bitler and I argue that the history of welfare reform shows it may not be that easy.