Lawmakers and health experts discuss plan for impact from Medicaid cuts

Oklahoma Medicaid changes spark concerns over hospital closures

Changes to Oklahoma's Medicaid program, known as SoonerCare, could lead to hospital closures and service reductions, prompting lawmakers to seek solutions.

Lawmakers and health experts discuss plan for impact from Medicaid cuts

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Oklahoma state lawmakers are working to get a jump on cuts to the state's Medicaid funding before the Trump Administration’s “Big Beautiful Bill” goes into effect. "As it impacts our state budget, I think we need to just try to wrap our heads around it and not get caught surprised," said Rep. Mark Chapman, R-Broken Arrow. The cuts will put the squeeze on the state’s budget and many of the hospitals Oklahomans rely on every…

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