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In Nebraska, approximately 15,500 people who are aging or disabled rely on Medicaid for their long-term care and support needs. These programs enable Nebraskans to remain in their homes and communities; the alternative being far more costly care facilities and institutions, often long distances away from friends and family. Unfortunately, proposals to slash Medicaid funding threaten to unravel the vital support system that is make or break for a vast number of aging and disabled Americans.
Medicaid is not merely a budget line item — it’s a lifeline for our most vulnerable neighbors and their families. I want to thank Congressman Don Bacon for his vocal support of Medicaid, joining a recent letter to House leadership expressing, “We cannot and will not support a final reconciliation bill that includes any reduction in Medicaid coverage for vulnerable populations." These representatives correctly state that “cuts to Medicaid threaten the viability of hospitals, nursing homes, and safety-net providers nationwide.
Many hospitals — particularly in rural and underserved areas — rely heavily on Medicaid funding, with some receiving over half their revenue from the program alone. Providers in these areas are especially at risk of closure, with many unable to recover. When hospitals close, it affects all constituents, regardless of health care coverage.
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Alana Nora Schriver, Lincoln Catch the latest in Opinion Get opinion pieces, letters and editorials sent directly to your inbox weekly!.
