Connecticut Democrats sound alarm on proposed cuts to federal Medicaid funding

Democrats Warn Of Impact From Federal Medicaid Reductions

HARTFORD, CT – Democrats and healthcare leaders on Friday warned of devastating consequences for nearly a million of Connecticut's most vulnerable residents if proposed cuts to Medicaid become law.

Connecticut Democrats sound alarm on proposed cuts to federal Medicaid funding

State Democrats are sounding the alarm about proposed cuts to federal Medicaid funding. On Friday, they held a press conference at the state Capital Complex to talk about what Republicans in Washington are proposing.

Hunter to host virtual webinar on Medicaid

CHICAGO — State Senator Mattie Hunter is encouraging residents to attend a virtual town hall on Feb. 28 to learn more about the current state of Medicaid and what can be done to protect critical care for vulnerable populations. “During my tenure, I have seen our community continuously face challenges in accessing quality, affordable and equitable health […]

Washington leaders unite against proposed Medicaid cuts, warning of dire health impacts

State leaders and healthcare officials are pushing back against proposed cuts to Medicaid.

Lombardo joins chorus urging congressional Republicans to rethink Medicaid cuts

(Photo: Richard Bednarski/Nevada Current)Democrats for weeks have been raising alarms about the devastation that potential federal cuts to Medicaid could have on Nevada. On Wednesday, Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo publicly acknowledged he too is concerned, and said he is urging Congress to take a “measured and responsible approach” to changes in Medicaid funding. The governor’s office announced he’d sent a letter to U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo of Idaho …

Washington Medicaid funding on the chopping block: Federal cuts could worsen state deficit

House Republicans in Congress passed a budget resolution Tuesday proposing drastic cuts to Medicaid funding.