Kansas Health Philanthropies examine local impact of federal Medicaid cuts - Dodge City Daily Globe

Kansas Health Philanthropies examine local impact of federal Medicaid cuts - Dodge City Daily Globe

David Jordan United Methodist Health Ministry President HUTCHINSON — Medicaid serves as a crucial source of health insurance coverage for Kansas families, including children, parents,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Kansas Medicaid advocates share dire forecast of potential congressional funding cuts • Kansas Reflector

REACH Healthcare Foundation and United Methodist Health Ministry Fund, health-related philanthropies serving Kansans, said potential cuts in federal spending on Medicaid could slash health coverage of low-income Kansans and threaten financially struggling hospitals. (Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector)TOPEKA — Analysis of potential congressional cuts to Medicaid indicated Kansas’ loss of nearly $350 million in the first year and more than $3 billion…

Kansas Medicaid advocates share forecast of potential funding cuts

New report examines how Medicaid cuts impacts Kansas

OVERLAND PARK — Medicaid serves as a crucial source of health insurance coverage for Kansas families, including children, parents, seniors, individuals with disabilities, those in need of behavioral health support, and residents of rural communities. Congressional lawmakers are currently considering $880 billion in cuts to the Medicaid program, which would reduce Medicaid funding and terminate coverage for vulnerable Kansans.

JoCo residents worry about potential Medicaid cuts

As the Republican-controlled Congress focuses on possible cuts to Medicaid, Johnson County residents and health care providers across Kansas worry about how deep such cuts may go. Earlier this month, the GOP-led House of Representatives and Senate each passed budget blueprints that outline trillions of dollars in cuts to federal programs to trim the federal […]

Kansas Medicaid advocates share dire forecast of potential congressional funding cuts

Analysis of potential congressional cuts to Medicaid indicated Kansas’ loss of more than $3 billion over 10 years could shrink coverage for vulnerable populations, escalate family medical debt and raise the risk of hospital closures. Continue reading ...