Topic: Medicaid

In Washington, where about 1 in 5 residents is covered by Medicaid, proposals in the U.S. Capitol to cut any amount of funding for this essential program pose a threat to the wellbeing of working families across the state. Cuts, reportedly part of the budget reconciliation package pursued by Congressional Republicans, would irreparably harm Washingtonians, […]

“At Red Bird Kitchen in Homer, caregivers and other community supporters wrote postcards to state legislators backing House Bill 96. The event was organized by the Alaska Caregivers Union, which operates under the Service Employees International Union 775 that represents more than 55 thousand long-term care workers in Alaska, Washington, and Montana, including many in-home […]

“SPOKANE, WASH- Washington Senator Maria Cantwell (D) will be in Spokane to talk with healthcare providers and patients over potential Medicaid and Medicare cuts.The senator released a snapshot of what she potential cuts could look like, and while Republicans are adamant cuts to these programs would not take place—the senators released report indicates that the […]

“Caregivers raise their voices to protect their jobs and the thousands of lives impacted if Medicaid is cut. About 60 people rallied in Juneau on Wednesday afternoon, carrying the voices of thousands of Alaskans who are at risk of losing their health care under a federal budget plan being advanced by Republicans in Washington, D.C. […]

“The clients I support are often ignored by the system, left without a safety net. Alaska already has the highest per capita rate of individuals unable to access services. Cutting Medicaid would only deepen this crisis. Without caregivers and peer support, people will fall through the cracks—turning to crime, drugs, or homelessness. The consequences will […]