Nebraskans Share Concerns About Proposed Medicaid, Other Health Care Cuts

League of Women Voters to host forum on proposed Medicaid cuts Wednesday

Hospital official about Medicaid: ‘Assault on health care is real’

Carrie Smarczewski choked up and began to weep as she described the fear she and other Medicaid recipients at Crossroads Clubhouse in Warren began to feel in February when potential cuts were first announced. “Everybody who was at Crossroads got really scared and nervous,” Smarzcewski said. “A month after the president got in office, and now he’s talking about cutting Medicaid. Everyone got so upset.” Smarczewski of Fraser spoke at a roundtable …

Nebraskans at town hall voice concerns about Medicaid cuts

Provisions of the budget reconciliation package being considered by Congress would end health care coverage for thousands of Nebraskans and have ripple effects through the state's health care system and its budget, advocates, health care providers and others said during…

Medicaid cuts loom as senate prepares to vote on federal budget bill

OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) In Nebraska, over 340,000 people rely on Medicaid. We spoke to two recipients who share concerns over potential cuts and how it will impact their families. Schmeeka Simpson grew up in poverty and has received Medicaid almost all her life. Kendra Whittles son has health issues, and Medicaid gives him the care he needs. Congressman Don Bacon shares in a statement: By passing this bill, we will strengthen these programs through a…

Nebraskans share concerns about proposed Medicaid, other health care cuts

Speakers raised concerns about a wide range of provisions in House and Senate budget measures that would impact coverage under Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act.