US Edition‘The consequences will be devastating:’ Pritzker, local Democrats speak out about proposed Medicaid cuts
- A budget resolution by House Republicans may cut $880 billion from Medicaid spending over ten years, posing risks to millions of low-income and disabled individuals reliant on the program.
- Experts warn that significant cuts would likely affect Medicaid, which costs over $600 billion annually.
- Organizations like MRCI reported that their clients would be adversely affected, with 3,881 out of 5,857 individuals served benefiting from Medicaid funding.
- Polling indicates that two-thirds of U.S. Adults are connected to Medicaid, and nearly three-quarters view it favorably, highlighting the program's importance for many.
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NC Medicaid, Medicare partner faces 90% budget cut
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A North Carolina Medicaid and Medicare partner is facing a massive federal funding cut. Now the program is working out how to continue coverage. The North Carolina Navigator Consortium faces a funding cut of more than 90%, dropping its total budget from $98 million to $10 million. Since 2023, the program has helped more than 100,000 NC residents navigate Medicaid and Medicare eligibility and enrollment, along with othe…
Iowa Capital Dispatch
bdemo.comMedicaid work requirements receive Iowa Senate committee approval
(Photo via Getty images)Iowans would have to work or volunteer at least 20 hours per week to remain eligible for Medicaid health care coverage under legislation that passed the Senate Health and Human Services Committee on Wednesday. Senate File 363 would require Medicaid recipients to work, participate in a work program or volunteer at least 20 hours per week. Certain people would be exempt from the requirement, including people under age 19 or…
NC Medicaid expansion faces uncertain future as GOP eyes federal cuts
By Jaymie Baxley In December 2023, North Carolina became the 40th state to expand eligibility for Medicaid, opening up the government-funded health insurance program to low-income adults who previously made too much money to qualify. Nearly 630,000 people have gained coverage since expansion took effect, surpassing state health officials’ initial two-year enrollment projection months ahead of schedule. The measure has been particularly popular…
Medicaid cuts risk children’s health care and academics
House Republicans approved a budget resolution that would reduce the federal Medicaid program by 11 percent, potentially compromising access to health care for up to 40 percent of the nation's students.
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