As a state representative, I often hear from Kentuckians who are trying to access care that is affordable and delivered in a timely manner. The latest proposal from Congress to slash Medicaid would not only put that basic need even further out of reach, it would pull the rug out from under communities across the Commonwealth.
If these cuts become law, Kentucky could lose up to $28 billion in federal Medicaid funding over the next decade. That’s not just a budget line item. That’s hospital doors closing, ambulance response times stretching longer, jobs disappearing and health outcomes worsening, especially for our rural families, children and seniors.
But let me be clear: no part of Kentucky would be spared…