Tina Ewing-Wilson, a Medi-Cal recipient, shares her experience of budget cuts during the Great Recession and fears potential Medicaid cuts being considered by the GOP. In California, consumer groups and health industry giants are quietly lobbying lawmakers to protect Medicaid funds. Many conservative members from largely poor, rural districts rely heavily on Medicaid. Critics argue that the proposed $880 billion in cuts will almost certainly affect safety net programs like Medicaid, potentially forcing millions of Californians off the program and reducing benefits for those still enrolled.
Health care analysts warn that the magnitude of the spending reductions is unsustainable for states like California to make up. Various groups, including doctors, hospitals, and consumer advocates, are coming together to protect Medicaid funding. Congressional Republicans, especially those in swing districts, face pressure to protect Medicaid, a program with high popularity among Americans. The future of Medicaid funding remains uncertain as stakeholders engage with lawmakers to prevent drastic cuts.
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