Walz, State Leaders To Discuss Proposed Medicaid Cuts

ST. PAUL (WJON News) -- State leaders will be talking about proposed federal cuts to Medicaid.

Tuesday morning at 11:00 a.m. Governor Tim Walz was joined by U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison along with state leadership, healthcare workers, nonprofit leaders, and Medicaid recipients.

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Walz' says the changes proposed in the U.S. Congress to Medicaid and health care funding could result in $880 billion in cuts to key health programs. Estimates indicate that Minnesota could lose up to $1.6 billion annually in federal funds, which could cause negative impacts on coverage and care for Minnesotans.

Representative Morrison says:

"Why are we even having this conversation? The whole reason why we're having this conversation is we're looking for ways to pay for tax cuts for the wealthiest among us. We don't need to be doing this. It's unconscionable to me."

At the state capitol, both Democrats and Republicans say they are keeping these possible cuts in mind when trying to balance the budget.

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