Medicaid, Louisiana and rural

In rural Louisiana, Speaker Mike Johnson’s constituents fear potential Medicaid cuts
In House Speaker Mike Johnson’s backyard, many residents rely on anti-poverty programs to help make ends meet — and are pleading with the Louisiana Republican to protect those benefits as Congress weighs steep federal spending cuts.
Louisiana families brace for potential Medicaid cuts. 'Incredibly difficult.'
Christina Martin, an advocacy leader for Louisiana Developmental Disability Council's Advocacy Network, relies on Medicaid for herself, her daughter, who has a rare chromosome disorder and autism, and her father, a 56-year-old liver transplant patient.
Medicaid cuts would hit rural Louisianans especially hard – here's how
Amite's Rural Health Clinic is a hub of health care and resources. This small clinic does such invaluable work that the Louisiana Rural Health Association named it the 2024 Outstanding Rural Health Organization of the Year award recipient.
Louisiana voters in Speaker Johnson’s district react to Medicaid cut threats
Residents of Vinton, La., which is part of House Speaker Mike Johnson’s district, are concerned that Republicans will make cuts to Medicaid to reduce government spending. NBC News’ Melanie Zanona spoke to voters who depend on Medicaid and are fearful of what could happen.
'A lot of fear': Speaker Johnson's constituents react to potential cuts to Medicaid, food stamps
NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Melanie Zanona reports from Vinton, Louisiana, on how Speaker Mike Johnson’s constituents are reacting to potential cuts to Medicaid and food stamps. NBC News Chief Capitol Hill Correspondent Ryan Nobles reports that Senate Democrats won’t provide their votes to pass the GOP funding bill as a potential government shutdown looms.
'People can’t do without it': Mike Johnson’s constituents rail against his Medicaid cuts
Even residents of House Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) deep-red congressional district are voicing their displeasure with House Republicans' efforts to gut funding for Medicaid. NBC News reported Wednesday that rural Louisiana voters in the southwestern portion of the state that Johnson represents are now calling on the speaker to prioritize the
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Louisiana health department failed to oversee parts of state Medicaid program, audit says
More than half the funds spent under a Medicaid incentive program in Louisiana designed to improve health access and outcomes ...
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Louisiana spent $2.4B to improve Medicaid. A lot of the money went to administrative functions.
Louisiana spent nearly $2.4 billion over five years on hospital programs meant to improve health care outcomes for people in ...
Federal Funding Cuts: Local officials address everything from Medicaid to crisis centers
Local officials and providers expressed concern about potential impacts on Medicaid and crisis centers following talks of ...
House Republicans could face a major obstacle if they cut Medicaid: Their own districts’ health needs
The House Republican drive to significantly reduce federal spending on medical care has placed the party on a collision ...
Republicans once maligned Medicaid. Now some see a program too big to touch
WASHINGTON — Every time a baby is born in Louisiana, where Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson handily won reelection ...
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More Than 70 Million Americans Are on Medicaid. This Is Where They Live.
More than 40 percent of the population there relies on Medicaid, the public health insurance plan for low-income Americans.
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Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Mapped by Congressional District
Medicaid covers nearly half of all births in the U.S. and 80 million children. But the age and working status of recipients ...