In a recent episode of The Spark, host Asia Tabb sat down with Kari King, Kati Brillhart and Becky Ludwick from the PA Partnerships for Children (PPC) to discuss their advocacy efforts for better education, healthcare, child welfare, and policies that support children and families in Pennsylvania. PA Partnerships for Children was founded in the 90’s and […]
‘This funding is critical’: PA organizations unite to protect Medicaid funding in face of proposed cuts
167 organizations across the State of Pennsylvania have signed a letter opposing any cuts to Medicaid in the Federal budget. Those organizations hosted a virtual press conference Tuesday to talk about the impacts potential funding cuts could have. Representatives from organizations across Pennsylvania came together with one purpose. A congressional budget resolution is proposing $880 billion in cuts to […]
Pennsylvania advocates warn of devastating impacts as federal Medicaid cuts loom
Medicaid currently covers over 3 million residents in Pennsylvania, primarily children, older adults, people with disabilities and low-income working individuals. Becky Ludwick, vice president of public policy at Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children, called Medicaid an especially “important safety net” for military families and children. “TRICARE is the primary coverage that military families have, but it often […]
Proposed Medicaid cuts threaten rural PA residents, hospitals
Federal safety net programs face major potential cuts as the Trump administration pursues budget reductions, with a House GOP proposal suggesting $2.5 trillion in cuts to Medicaid. Three million Pennsylvanians are insured through Medicaid, and a Georgetown University report showed rural residents rely on Medicaid more than people in metro areas. Becky Ludwick, vice president of public policy for Pennsylvania […]
Despite uncertainties during Medicaid unwinding, Pa. kids largely stay insured, study finds
As families scrambled to re-enroll in Medicaid for the first time since the pandemic, new data shows that Pennsylvania’s rate of uninsured children has remained stable. A new report, released by the statewide children’s advocacy group Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children, analyzed Census data on children’s health insurance to provide an early look at the impact of […]
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Medicaid is a lifeline for rural Pennsylvanians. @CongressmanGT, did you know 41% of all children (or nearly 63,000 children) in your district rely on Medicaid and CHIP?
Medicaid is a lifeline for rural Pennsylvanians.
Any cuts would be especially difficult for rural PA communities, where many children rely on #Medicaid for their health insurance and where hospitals are already operating on thin margins and people have limited access to care.
Medicaid is a lifeline for rural Pennsylvanians.
Any cuts would be especially difficult for rural PA communities, where many children rely on #Medicaid for their health insurance and where hospitals are already operating on thin margins and people have limited access to care.
Medicaid serves as a critical safety net for military families. @RepBrianFitz, did you know that 32% of all children (or nearly 53,000 children) in your district rely on Medicaid and CHIP?
Medicaid serves as a critical safety net for military families.
Cuts to #Medicaid would threaten approximately 1 in 10 children in active-duty military families who have Medicaid coverage. Stripping Medicaid will leave less $$ to ensure children grow up healthy and successful.
Medicaid serves as a critical safety net for military families.
Cuts to #Medicaid would threaten approximately 1 in 10 children in active-duty military families who have Medicaid coverage. Stripping Medicaid will leave less $$ to ensure children grow up healthy and successful.