How Medicaid Cuts Could Impact New Yorkers, NEPA

A new report from The Commonwealth Fund paints a stark picture of what could happen if Congress moves forward with proposed Medicaid cuts. Nearly 900,000 jobs lost. A $95 billion hit to the U.S. economy. Billions in lost tax revenue.

But what does that mean for us right here in New York and Pennsylvania?

With more than 72 million Americans depending on Medicaid — including children, seniors, people with disabilities, and millions struggling with mental health or substance use — the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Today, we’re joined by Akeiisa Coleman, Senior Program Officer at The Commonwealth Fund, to break down the human and economic impact these cuts could have in our communities — and what we need to know going forward.

Akeiisa Coleman, Senior Program Officer at The Commonwealth Fund, appeared on Radio Chatskill to talk about the potential impact of federal Medicaid cuts, particularly in New York and Pennsylvania.

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