GOP Budget Plan May Cut Medicaid, Impacting Millions and Threatening Georgia Pediatrician's Practice; Protesters Demand Action on Budget Cuts Outside Crank's Office
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Protesters Demand Action on Budget Cuts Outside Crank's Office
- About 50-75 protesters gathered outside U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank's office to pressure lawmakers about budget cuts and the powers being given to President Donald Trump and Elon Musk.1
- Protesters expressed concerns over Trump's proposed budget, which includes an $880 billion spending cut that could affect Medicaid and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.1
- Protesters demanded that Crank hold an in-person town hall meeting, as many national outlets reported that Republican House leaders advised against such events to avoid backlash.1
- Protesters gathered outside U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank's office to voice their concerns over budget cuts and demand a town hall meeting.
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Trump Proposes $800bn Cuts and Medicaid Restrictions
- The Trump-backed budget bill includes $800bn in cuts that threaten America's social safety net.1
- Proposals to restrict Medicaid and food benefits are being floated by Republicans, impacting millions of Americans.1
- Trump's policies are seen as a distraction from the rising cost of living, redirecting blame towards vulnerable populations.1
- Trump's new budget plan proposes significant cuts, raising concerns about the impact on social safety nets.
- Republicans are also considering restrictions on Medicaid and food benefits, affecting millions.
Theguardian
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Medicaid Cuts Threaten Georgia Pediatrician's Practice and Patient Care
- Dr. Dorsey Norwood, a pediatrician in South Atlanta, reports that 85% of her patients are covered by Medicaid, highlighting the program's importance to her practice.1
- Norwood warns that a 15% cut to Medicaid benefits would be impossible for her practice to absorb, as they are already struggling to make ends meet.1
- The article emphasizes that Medicaid covers roughly 2 million people in Georgia, including half of all births and 70% of nursing home patients.1
- Shakira Wilson, a patient’s mother, relies on Medicaid to ensure her children receive necessary medical care, stating, I don’t know how my children would see the doctor if benefits are cut.1
- Dr. Dorsey Norwood highlights that 85% of her patients rely on Medicaid, stressing the program's critical role.
- She warns that a 15% cut to Medicaid would jeopardize her practice's viability.
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Background
- Janae Stevenson highlighted that Medicaid helped her afford a necessary surgery after her family’s insurance covered only 20% of the costs.1
- According to budget experts, the GOP budget plan could require dramatic changes and cuts to Medicaid, which covers over 70 million Americans.1
- Nearly half of U.S. children receive medical coverage through Medicaid, which is crucial for those with special needs.1
- Rural Americans are disproportionately reliant on Medicaid, with roughly 25% of those under age 65 depending on it for coverage.1
- Medicaid is the largest provider of long-term care services, covering around 6 million people who need assistance with daily activities.1
- Janae Stevenson emphasized that Medicaid helped her afford a necessary surgery after her family’s insurance covered only 20% of the costs.
- According to budget experts, the GOP budget plan could require dramatic changes and cuts to Medicaid, which covers over 70 million Americans.
- Nearly half of U.S. children receive medical coverage through Medicaid, crucial for those with special needs.