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Three NC OB/GYN’s: Why protecting Medicaid in our state is absolutely essential

NC Newsline/Commentary: By Clayton Alfonso, MD, Elizabeth G. Livingston, MD, and Jamila Wade, MD, MBA, FACOG

Our nation’s Medicaid program serves as a lifeline for millions of individuals grappling with chronic illnesses and disabilities, as well as countless mothers and infants.

On a positive note, North Carolina recently expanded Medicaid to provide health insurance coverage to over 600,000 working people within our state. These individuals would otherwise fall short of the income threshold for “regular” Medicaid but surpass the affordability of private health insurance.

However, the situation is dire as Congress has placed the health care of these families and numerous others in North Carolina at risk of being cut. The U.S. House of Representatives has set a target of reducing $880 billion from Medicaid, potentially leading to catastrophic consequences for the healthcare system and jeopardizing the well-being of patients and communities in North Carolina. CONTINUE READING...

Urge Congress to put patients first! Protect and preserve the Medicaid program. Take Action!

Congress is actively considering these cuts now and your members of Congress need to hear from you TODAY about the importance of preserving the Medicaid program. Your expert voice and your stories can make a difference.