Medical professionals and lawmakers gathered at Corewell Health Royal Oak for a press conference to discuss the importance of protecting Medicaid as the Trump administration proposes significant budget cuts. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order at the event mandating the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to assess the impact of these potential cuts on the state. Whitmer emphasized that cuts to Medicaid would not only impact people’s health but also threaten the Michigan economy, potentially resulting in job losses and increased costs for residents.
The cuts to Medicaid are a concern for many, with Michigan hospitals at risk of losing half a billion dollars annually in funding. Whitmer warned that these cuts could have dangerous consequences and urged for efforts to protect Medicaid funding. Medicare and Medicaid make up the majority of spending overseen by Congress’s Energy and Commerce Committee, and experts warn that deep cuts to Medicaid are likely unless Medicare is also targeted for reduction.
Various Michigan lawmakers, including Rep. Rashida Tlaib, Rep. Debbie Dingell, and Rep. Haley Stevens, voiced their support for protecting Medicaid at the conference. The potential impact on children, seniors, and people with disabilities was discussed, with concerns raised about the potential job losses and economic consequences of significant Medicaid cuts. Discussions among Senate Republicans regarding the extent of these cuts continue, with House Republicans already proposing ambitious spending reductions. The importance of protecting Medicaid to ensure the well-being of Michigan residents and the state’s economy remains a top priority for stakeholders at the conference.
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