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Proposed Medicaid Cuts Threaten Native American Health Services

3/28/2025

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Tribal Leaders Fight Medicaid Cuts

Proposed Medicaid cuts pose a grave threat to essential health services for Native American communities, where more than 40% of patients depend on the program. Tribal leaders assert these reductions breach federal treaty obligations, risking heightened health disparities and loss of coverage for millions, ultimately jeopardizing preventive care and health outcomes nationwide.

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Thune Advocates Budget Cuts

Senate Majority Leader John Thune is pushing for a Republican budget plan by April 11, which includes a staggering $880 billion in cuts to Medicaid. Critics are sounding alarms, fearing these cuts could jeopardize healthcare for 72 million low-income Americans, particularly in rural communities. Meanwhile, supporters insist that savings can be realized without sacrificing vital services, highlighting Medicaid's strong public backing.

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States Face Medicaid Crisis

Proposed cuts to Medicaid and SNAP threaten to unleash a wave of economic turmoil, potentially costing over 1 million jobs and slashing state GDPs by $110 billion by 2026. States like New Mexico and Kentucky could see staggering job losses, impacting vital services for low-income families and children, leaving them vulnerable in uncertain times.

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Tribal Leaders Fight Medicaid Cuts

Proposed Medicaid cuts pose a grave threat to essential health services for Native American communities, where more than 40% of patients depend on the program. Tribal leaders assert these reductions breach federal treaty obligations, risking heightened health disparities and loss of coverage for millions, ultimately jeopardizing preventive care and health outcomes nationwide.

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