Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) pushed back on Sen. Thom Tillis’ concerns about Medicaid cuts in the GOP megabill.

Tillis opposed the bill, citing potential losses of tens of billions in funding for North Carolina hospitals and rural communities.

Banks said Senate Majority Leader John Thune and President Trump addressed these concerns by adding protections.

A $15 billion stabilization fund was included specifically to support rural hospitals affected by the bill.

Banks emphasized that Medicaid reforms focus on work requirements and removing undocumented immigrants from Medicaid.

He clarified these points during an interview on 'Fox News Sunday.'

The bill has faced bipartisan backlash, with Democrats and some Republicans opposing the Medicaid provisions.

The Congressional Budget Office projects that by 2034, 16 million people could be uninsured partly due to the bill.

More than a dozen House Republicans privately indicated they won’t support the Senate bill unless Medicaid language aligns closer to the House version.

The debate highlights ongoing tensions within the GOP on how to address Medicaid funding and reform.