Marcia Dinkins' daughter Marshale Malone received crucial life-saving surgery through Medicaid after a severe infection affected multiple organs. Dinkins expressed concern over Medicaid budget cuts impacting her daughters' ongoing health issues. The 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' requires Medicaid recipients to engage in work programs, raising fears of reduced healthcare access. The legislation eliminates federal funding increases, creating financial strain on states to support Medicaid. Dinkins voiced frustration, highlighting the challenges that vulnerable individuals and seniors face amid hospital closures and funding cuts.
The legislation requires able-bodied individuals on Medicaid to participate in a work program or community engagement for at least 80 hours a month.
Medicaid cuts and provisions in the budget could impact the critical care that many depend on, raising fears about accessibility to healthcare.
Dinkins expressed anger over the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act,' arguing it will make health care access more difficult for individuals and seniors.
The elimination of a 5% increase in federal matching funds means states must shoulder greater financial burdens for Medicaid costs.
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