$880 Billion Medicaid Cuts: A Threat to Health Equity and Access

Martindale Brightwood faces a looming health crisis as House Republicans advocate for $880 billion in Medicaid cuts over the next decade, ostensibly to finance $4.5 trillion in tax incentives. This proposed bill imposes new eligibility criteria, including a requirement for work hours and income verification, potentially jeopardizing coverage for 8.6 million individuals. Advocates highlight that Indiana could lose $3.5 billion in federal funds, risking essential programs like the Healthy Indiana Plan. Community leaders are actively opposing these cuts, stressing their detrimental effects on vulnerable populations and health access.