Sixty years after the inception of Medicaid and Medicare, these programs provide essential care for nearly 80 million Americans. A recent budget cut of $1 trillion threatens the care of 17 million individuals, highlighting growing concerns about the disposability of healthcare. The promise of Medicaid is eroding amidst dangerous cuts and underfunded services, revealing inadequacies in accessing care. Families are increasingly burdened by these changes, and despite the challenges, there is a glimmer of hope for creating a more inclusive and comprehensive system that prioritizes care for all.
Today, nearly 80 million people rely on Medicaid for care. From covering 40 percent of all childbirths to nearly 70 percent of home care for older and disabled people, Medicaid is more than a line item.
The $1 trillion in cuts included in the massive budget bill signed into law in July, however, put care for 17 million people at risk. The caregivers, the direct care workers, the disabled and chronically ill, and the families juggling it all will bear the brunt of the pain.
The promise of Medicaid is being shattered. But in the wake of this devastation, the dream of something better is coming into view. We have the chance to shape the future...
Even before these cuts, these programs were insufficient, underfunded, and inaccessible to far too many. Millions of us were already struggling to access the care we need and deserve.
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