A recent discussion in Congress regarding potential cuts to federal Medicaid funding raises serious concerns for health centers serving Native American communities, such as the Oneida Community Health Center in Wisconsin. With over 40% of its patients relying on Medicaid, cuts would significantly strain services offered to the Oneida Nation. Health officials warn these reductions could result in diminished care availability and threaten the financial stability provided by Medicaid, which covers operational costs and helps manage chronic funding gaps from the Indian Health Service.
Cuts to Medicaid would be catastrophic for Native American health centers, like the Oneida Community Health Center, significantly affecting those heavily reliant on the program.
Danforth emphasized that losing Medicaid funding would inflict a tremendous hit, jeopardizing a broad spectrum of essential health services provided to tribal members.
The unique connection between Indian Country and Medicaid is crucial, as it helps offset funding shortages from the Indian Health Service.
With Medicaid providing about two-thirds of third-party revenue for tribal providers, cuts will threaten financial stability and access to services for many Native Americans.
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