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Proposed Medicaid Cuts Threaten Black Maternal Health Progress

4/23/2025

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Proposed federal budget cuts to Medicaid, which supports 40% of U.S. births, pose a grave threat, especially to Black women who already face a maternal mortality rate three times that of their white counterparts. Advocates fear these cuts could undo vital progress in maternal health, worsening disparities and jeopardizing lives. The Black Maternal Health Momnibus legislation is essential for meaningful reform.

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Story summary

Proposed federal budget cuts to Medicaid, which supports 40% of U.S. births, pose a grave threat, especially to Black women who already face a maternal mortality rate three times that of their white counterparts. Advocates fear these cuts could undo vital progress in maternal health, worsening disparities and jeopardizing lives. The Black Maternal Health Momnibus legislation is essential for meaningful reform.