PS: The Republican plan eliminates $800 billion of Medicaid expenditures over a ten year period by the federal government by shafting -- oh, my humble apologies, shifting the burden to -- the states.
Some states will decide to shoulder the costs. Some states will decide they can't afford the extra expense, and will reduce the program benefits accordingly. Some states will decide they don't want to absorb the costs, and will reduce the program.
So much for your suggestion that people apply for Medicaid.