BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — More than 200,000 Western New Yorkers could lose access to healthcare when federal Medicaid cuts take effect at the start of next year.
Beginning in January, some people with Medicaid coverage will need to show they are working, attending school, volunteering in their community or training for a job to keep their coverage.
The Community Action Organization of Western New York hosted a panel discussion on Friday in downtown Buffalo to begin developing an emergency plan in response to the cuts. Dr. Marie Cannon, president & CEO of the organization, led the discussion…