General Discussion

Many will not be able to afford the new rates and will therefore be added to the estimated 7.5 million additional uninsured people who will lose Medicaid under the MAGA Murder Budget.

And with more uninsured, hospitals -- particularly already struggling hospitals that provide emergency services -- either shift the cost to the rest of us somehow,, close their emergency services (where uninsured people end up) or even close their doors entirely.

And this is not to mention the devastating effect the massive Medicaid cuts will have on long term/senior care systems.

In a recent poll, health care was "top of mind" for a very small percentage. That can and must change, but it will require people making NOISE.

Anti-MAGA electeds and leaders need to start hammering on the consequences to EVERONE. It is not just "low income people" losing their insurance. The ripple effects are serious. Particularly in rural areas where health care delivery is already seriously failing the public.