SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A Sioux Falls nonprofit is voicing concern about how the federal cuts to Medicaid may impact its services and the people it supports. DakotAbilities‘ executive director, Nathan Stallinga, says Medicaid is something the organization heavily relies on.
“DakotAbilities is dependent at a rate of about 95% on Medicaid. That’s the daily rate that’s paid on a mix between federal dollars and state match dollars,” Stallinga said.
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With a funding cut to Medicaid set to be over $1 trillion over the next few years under the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill, Stallinga says it’s likely DakotAbilities will feel the effects in some form.
“It may also impact the type of residential services we’re able to provide. Our trend is to build homes that are smaller living environments for fewer people to live together. Based on how that funding happens, that may not be possible,” Stallinga said…