Did you know that over 1 in 3 individuals with disabilities rely on Medicaid for essential health and long-term care services? That’s 15 million people, including children, working-age adults, and seniors.KFF
While some qualify through Supplemental Security Income (SSI), many access Medicaid via other pathways, such as the Affordable Care Act (ACA) expansion. However, proposed federal budget cuts—up to $2.3 trillion over ten years—could jeopardize this critical support.
These cuts may force states to make tough decisions:
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Reducing the number of people covered
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Limiting benefits
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Lowering payment rates for providersInvestopedia
For individuals with disabilities, who often have higher health care needs and costs, such changes could be devastating.