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Youth Advocates Rally Against $13 Billion Medicaid Cuts

8/4/2025

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Youth advocates gathered at the New York Foundling Hospital, passionately protesting federal Medicaid cuts that jeopardize children's mental health care. With over 60 voices united, they called on state lawmakers to confront a looming $13 billion annual loss in New York. Assemblymembers echoed their concerns, stressing the urgent need for sustainable funding to safeguard vulnerable youth during these challenging times.

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Youth advocates gathered at the New York Foundling Hospital, passionately protesting federal Medicaid cuts that jeopardize children's mental health care. With over 60 voices united, they called on state lawmakers to confront a looming $13 billion annual loss in New York. Assemblymembers echoed their concerns, stressing the urgent need for sustainable funding to safeguard vulnerable youth during these challenging times.