Opinion: Medicaid-Funded Care Saves and Rebuilds Lives

"Medicaid pays for the bulk of HIV care in the U.S.-and HIV rates are climbing again after years of decline. Those living with or at risk for HIV would feel the impact first and hardest."

"So many lives have benefited greatly from whole-person care that includes HIV care, gender-affirming care, primary care, pharmacists, and connections to social services through a Medicaid-funded Special Needs Plan or SNP."

"Virginia and Nicole live in Manhattan's Washington Heights and the Bronx, respectively. Both have been living with HIV for more than 10 years and both now have consistently suppressed viral loads."

Medicaid is facing potential reductions that could severely limit health care access for thousands, particularly those living with or at risk for HIV. Medicaid is crucial for funding HIV care in the U.S., especially as HIV rates are rising. Many patients rely on Medicaid for comprehensive care, including treatment for co-morbidities. The future of Medicaid funding is uncertain due to federal legislative pressures, despite state-level investments. Coordinated care through Medicaid-funded programs has proven life-saving and cost-effective for patients with complex health needs.

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