NAACP reacts to order to cease Medicaid advertising 

The Greater Indianapolis branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) released a statement in response to reports that Gov. Mike Braun’s administration has directed providers to cease advertising of Medicaid programs.President of the chapter Chrystal Ratcliffe said, “”The Indianapolis NAACP is deeply concerned by reports that the Braun administration has directed providers to cease advertising Medicaid programs. Medicaid is a critical lifeline for many Hoosiers, particularly in marginalized communities that already face significant barriers to accessing healthcare.Restricting information about Medicaid benefits undermines public health and equity, leaving some of our most vulnerable residents uninformed about their rights and resources. Access to healthcare should never be politicized or obscured, it is a basic human right.We urge state leaders to prioritize transparency and ensure that all residents are empowered to access the benefits they need. The Indianapolis NAACP remains committed to advocating for policies that promote equity, justice, and the well-being of our community.”The statement comes following a memo by Indiana’s Family and Social Services Administration to Medicaid providers to cease all advertising of Medicaid programs. Braun’s administration has already begun making changes to Indiana’s Medicaid program since taking office, including how the Family and Social Services...