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 […]

New Report: Medicaid Plays a Significant Role Across Rural and Urban Communities in Pennsylvania

Georgetown University study indicates federal Medicaid cuts would have an outsized impact in rural Pennsylvania  HARRISBURG (January 15, 2025) – Medicaid plays a significant role in providing health coverage to people living in both rural and urban communities in Pennsylvania, according to an extensive analysis by the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families (CCF).   […]

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 […]

Impact of Trump’s proposed budget cuts cited for Pennsylvanians

As President-elect Donald Trump takes office, federal safety net programs such as Medicaid, CHIP and SNAP, which support 85 million low-income Americans, may face cuts to reduce inflation and debt. In Pennsylvania, 40% of the child population is covered through Medicaid. Carolyn Myers, communications director for Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children, said Medicaid has been instrumental in reducing the child uninsured rate. […]

Report: Number of PA uninsured children stable, but no progress

Tens of thousands of children in Pennsylvania are still missing out on essential health care coverage, according to a new report. The “State of Children’s Health” report revealed Pennsylvania has the fifth-highest number of uninsured children in the nation. Becky Ludwick, vice president of public policy at Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children, said factors like race, where […]

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