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Monique Stanton of the Michigan League for Public Policy on the broad impact of Medicaid cuts in Michigan(07-13-25)
Published 9 months, 2 weeks ago
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In this segment, host Phil Tower welcomes Monique Stanton, president and CEO of the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Monique joined the program to discuss how Medicaid cuts are expected to affect not only the hundreds of thousands of Michiganders at risk of losing health insurance, but also the broader health care system.
State and health industry leaders recently said in a press conference on Tuesday 8, that the cuts in the spending package known as the “big, beautiful bill," signed into law July 4 by President Donald Trump, will result in hospitals closing their doors, cutting staff and/or reducing available services to make up for losses in government funding.
They also warned that Michigan residents with private and employer-provided health insurance are likely to see increased costs as hospitals seek to recoup funding. Longer emergency room wait times may also hit communities already struggling with access challenges
Medicaid is a government-funded health insurance program for low-income individuals and families, people with disabilities, children, and more.
The Medicaid program in Michigan covers about 2.6 million residents, or 25% of the state's population, making it the state’s largest health insurer.
Online: Protect MI Care
Online: The Michigan League for Public Policy
Topics discussed: Medicaid, government-funded health insurance, healthcare affordability, cuts to Medicaid, Michigan hospitals, uninsured Michigan residents.
Monique joined the program to discuss how Medicaid cuts are expected to affect not only the hundreds of thousands of Michiganders at risk of losing health insurance, but also the broader health care system.
State and health industry leaders recently said in a press conference on Tuesday 8, that the cuts in the spending package known as the “big, beautiful bill," signed into law July 4 by President Donald Trump, will result in hospitals closing their doors, cutting staff and/or reducing available services to make up for losses in government funding.
They also warned that Michigan residents with private and employer-provided health insurance are likely to see increased costs as hospitals seek to recoup funding. Longer emergency room wait times may also hit communities already struggling with access challenges
Medicaid is a government-funded health insurance program for low-income individuals and families, people with disabilities, children, and more.
The Medicaid program in Michigan covers about 2.6 million residents, or 25% of the state's population, making it the state’s largest health insurer.
Online: Protect MI Care
Online: The Michigan League for Public Policy
Topics discussed: Medicaid, government-funded health insurance, healthcare affordability, cuts to Medicaid, Michigan hospitals, uninsured Michigan residents.