Medicaid

On Monday, Crystal Rhoades announced her candidacy for Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District, which will be vacated by Representative Don Bacon, who has decided to retire from public service.

Critics say funding cuts to Medicaid will have an impact on rural and small town hospitals.

Congress passed the Big Beautiful Bill last week and, included in the bill were funding cuts to Medicaid.

Iowa Republican Senator Chuck Grassley says the deep cuts to Medicaid proposed in the federal reconciliation bill won’t affect those who need the program.

The U.S. House has passed a budget that would eliminate approximately $700 billion from Medicaid, raising concerns of those who rely on the program.

The Federal government potentially cutting funds from Medicaid raises concerns for the Siouxland Community Health Center.

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