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This concurrent resolution memorializes the United States Congress to avoid cuts to the Medicaid program, highlighting its critical importance to Louisiana residents. The resolution emphasizes that Medicaid serves over 1.6 million Louisianians, including children, pregnant women, seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income working families. It notes that nearly 70% of nursing home residents and over half of all births in the state are covered by Medicaid, and the program plays a crucial role in supporting healthcare infrastructure, especially in rural areas. The resolution argues that federal funding cuts would disproportionately impact vulnerable populations, potentially worsen health outcomes, and shift the burden of uncompensated care onto hospitals and providers. It calls on Congress to work in partnership with states to strengthen the program, recommending that any potential changes be targeted, evidence-based, and developed through consultation with states and stakeholders. Ultimately, the resolution urges Congress to avoid sweeping or indiscriminate cuts that could harm caregivers, individuals with disabilities, or those facing significant life challenges, and affirms the Louisiana Legislature's commitment to safeguarding residents' health.

Health and Social Services

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