OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — On Thursday, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and Colorado Governor Jared Polis issued a joint statement about the recently proposed Medicaid funding cuts.
Polis and Stitt serve in their respective roles as the chair and vice chair of the National Governors Association, a bipartisan organization consisting of 55 governors across the United States.
As Governors representing the 55 states and territories, we are committed to advocating for a robust and efficient health and human services system, including Medicaid. NGA supports flexibility and waiver opportunities and funding for state and territory designed Medicaid, SNAP and TANF programs. Without consultation and proper planning, Congressionally proposed reductions to Medicaid would impact state budgets, rural hospitals and health care service providers. It is necessary for Governors to have a seat at the table when discussing any reforms and cuts to Medicaid funding. States and territories should be afforded more flexibility when it comes to administering these programs in a manner that best suits the needs of our citizens.
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt (R) and Colorado Governor Jared Polis (D)
The statement comes after a budget proposal from U.S. House Republicans that could include billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid…