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Proposed Medicaid Cuts Threaten Families' Vital Care Access

2/22/2025

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Brittany Faces Medicaid Cuts

In Walla Walla, Washington, Brittany's family relies on Medicaid for vital medical care and speech therapy. Following her husband's job loss, they are grappling with housing instability. The Catholic Health Association raises alarms that proposed Medicaid cuts could devastate families like hers, pushing costs higher and limiting access to essential services.

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Republicans Propose Medicaid Cuts

Republicans in Congress are pushing for drastic Medicaid cuts to fund tax breaks and bolster border security, threatening the health coverage of 79 million enrollees. Democrats warn that these changes, including stricter work requirements and slashed federal funding, could devastate vulnerable families and strain hospitals, jeopardizing access to vital health services nationwide.

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Brittany Faces Medicaid Cuts

In Walla Walla, Washington, Brittany's family relies on Medicaid for vital medical care and speech therapy. Following her husband's job loss, they are grappling with housing instability. The Catholic Health Association raises alarms that proposed Medicaid cuts could devastate families like hers, pushing costs higher and limiting access to essential services.

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