Medicaid is an effective, efficient program, highly valued by its beneficiaries. And yet, Republicans are relentlessly trying to cut it.
“For this mother, as for millions of other low-income people, Medicaid coverage means access to health coverage for a sick child or a family member with a chronic illness, or long-term care for an elderly parent. It means significantly improved financial well-being, and over the long term, better educational outcomes for kids covered by the program. It means having a regular doctor and getting care when you need it, with comparable access to care as private coverage.”