Potential Medicaid cuts would be ‘devastating’ for Hawaii - Hawaii Tribune-Herald

Potential Medicaid cuts would be ‘devastating’ for Hawaii

When Amy Feeley-Austin of Kona was going through a tough time, Medicaid was a lifesaver that provided health care for her two young children. Twelve years ago her husband died, leaving her and the children with no health insurance. It was a sudden and unexpected turn of events, and in a time of grief, she had to scramble to get health care insurance. Thanks to Medicaid, she was able to get coverage for her two children to continue their regular …

Potential Medicaid cuts would be ‘devastating’ for Hawaii - West Hawaii Today

When Amy Feeley-Austin of Kona was going through a tough time, Medicaid was a lifesaver that provided health care for her two young children.

Potential Medicaid cuts would be ‘devastating’ for Hawaii - Hawaii Tribune-Herald

When Amy Feeley-Austin of Kona was going through a tough time, Medicaid was a lifesaver that provided health care for her two young children.

Medicaid Is One of America's Strongest Economic Engines. Why Don't We Treat It That Way? - California Health Care Foundation

When most people think of Medicaid, they think of health insurance — a public program for low-income families, older adults, children, and people with disabilities. But that’s only part of the story. Medicaid isn’t just about health coverage. Medicaid is one of the largest and most effective economic engines in the United States. Each year, the federal government alongside states invest billions of dollars into Medicaid. That money doesn’t sit i…