As New York faces significant impacts due to federal Medicaid cuts, supporters say the cuts will reduce fraud and abuse, while others worry about impacts to the vulnerable.
Former college athlete and administrative assistant Lisa Pope is among the Medicaid-dependent Long Islanders who rely on nonprofit human services organizations that offer addiction and mental health treatment. She’s now on a positive path forward, thanks in part to the Thrive/Family and Children’s Association.
“I’m 59 years old. I’ve been in recovery now for 20 months,” Pope said. “Medicaid is important for my life right now, it’s been a lifesaver. It’s given me the support that I need. The counselors are there.”
“We are going to see devastating impacts”
“But as the changes started happening in Washington, D.C., we’re nervous,” said Dr. Jeffrey Reynolds of the Family and Children’s Association…