Bill > SR0050

This resolution urges the President and Congress to fully fund Medicaid, a crucial healthcare program that provides medical coverage to over 71 million Americans, including 2.2 million Michigan residents. The resolution highlights Medicaid's importance as a healthcare safety net, especially for underserved and rural communities, noting that the program covers over one million children, 300,000 individuals with disabilities, and 168,000 seniors in Michigan, with approximately 70% of its funding (19 billion dollars) coming from the federal government. The resolution specifically opposes proposed funding cuts and structural changes by the Trump administration and Congressional Republicans, which could potentially reduce healthcare access and shift costs to states, healthcare providers, and vulnerable individuals. By passing this resolution, the Senate aims to emphasize the critical nature of maintaining full and consistent federal funding for Medicaid, particularly during emergencies, economic downturns, and periods of increased living costs. The resolution calls for transmitting its message to key government officials, including the President, House Speaker, Senate Majority Leader, and Michigan's congressional delegation.

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SR-0050