The Medicaid budget cuts passed by the US House of Representatives amount to $1.4 trillion over 10 years, significantly impacting the Latine community. Nearly 28 million Latines depend on Medicaid and CHIP for healthcare, representing a large portion of Medicaid beneficiaries. Medicaid, a joint federal and state program, is crucial for low-income families, especially in sectors with limited employer health insurance. Advocacy groups are actively working to highlight the adverse effects of these cuts on vulnerable populations, including children and those with chronic illnesses.
The budget bill passed by the US House of Representatives last week reduces Medicaid expenditures by $1.4 trillion over 10 years, disproportionately affecting the Latine community.
Over 28 million Latines rely on Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program for their healthcare, making them a significant portion of Medicaid beneficiaries.
Medicaid is a joint federal and state program providing health coverage to low-income individuals, essential for families in industries that rarely offer worker health insurance.
Advocacy organizations are mobilizing to defend Medicaid and raise awareness about the consequences of cuts on beneficiaries, especially marginalized communities.
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