Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed an executive directive instructing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to compile a report identifying the impact Republican-proposed cuts to Medicaid will have on the 2.6 million users in Michigan.
Specifically, the report will investigate the potential impact the cuts would have on people’s health.
"Medicaid provides a lifeline to 2.6 million Michiganders, whether they need their annual physical or their third round of chemotherapy," said Governor Whitmer. "Cuts to Medicaid could take health care away from 750,000 of our friends, neighbors, and families. That's why I'm proud to support access to Medicaid in our state by signing this executive directive. I'm committed to helping folks get the care they need without worrying about the bill. Because here in Michigan, getting sick shouldn't mean going broke. I'll work with anyone who is serious about protecting access to affordable health care. Let's get it done."
Under the executive order, MDHHS must review federal budget proposals and prepare a report quantifying the impact of Congress’ proposal within 30 days. The report, drawing from available analyses, should delineate the specific impact of proposed cuts to including Medicaid, including:
The number of Michiganders who would lose health care if the proposed cuts go into effect.
The effect of the proposed cuts on hospitals, especially in rural and other underserved communities, including reductions in services and closures of facilities
The impact on timely access to care for Michiganders, such as the creation or expansion of healthcare deserts in areas of the state.
The ways in which reductions in federal money would impact the state’s budget, including the need for cuts to other vital services.
“Medicaid is a lifeline for over 3 million Michiganders, and in my district, 291,000 families, seniors, and people with disabilities depend on Medicaid,” said U.S. Representative Rashida Tlaib. “I’m grateful that Michigan is taking this critical step to shine a light on the real harm these cuts would cause to our communities. From Detroit to Dearborn to Livonia, I’ve heard from countless constituents who are terrified that they may be losing essential benefits and care. We can’t let that happen. Grandmothers raising grandkids with special needs, mothers who need prenatal and postpartum care, are at risk of losing coverage without warning. We cannot allow partisan cruelty to rob our communities of the care they need to survive.”
Specifically, the report will investigate the potential impact the cuts would have on people’s health.
"Medicaid provides a lifeline to 2.6 million Michiganders, whether they need their annual physical or their third round of chemotherapy," said Governor Whitmer. "Cuts to Medicaid could take health care away from 750,000 of our friends, neighbors, and families. That's why I'm proud to support access to Medicaid in our state by signing this executive directive. I'm committed to helping folks get the care they need without worrying about the bill. Because here in Michigan, getting sick shouldn't mean going broke. I'll work with anyone who is serious about protecting access to affordable health care. Let's get it done."
Under the executive order, MDHHS must review federal budget proposals and prepare a report quantifying the impact of Congress’ proposal within 30 days. The report, drawing from available analyses, should delineate the specific impact of proposed cuts to including Medicaid, including:
The number of Michiganders who would lose health care if the proposed cuts go into effect.
The effect of the proposed cuts on hospitals, especially in rural and other underserved communities, including reductions in services and closures of facilities
The impact on timely access to care for Michiganders, such as the creation or expansion of healthcare deserts in areas of the state.
The ways in which reductions in federal money would impact the state’s budget, including the need for cuts to other vital services.
“Medicaid is a lifeline for over 3 million Michiganders, and in my district, 291,000 families, seniors, and people with disabilities depend on Medicaid,” said U.S. Representative Rashida Tlaib. “I’m grateful that Michigan is taking this critical step to shine a light on the real harm these cuts would cause to our communities. From Detroit to Dearborn to Livonia, I’ve heard from countless constituents who are terrified that they may be losing essential benefits and care. We can’t let that happen. Grandmothers raising grandkids with special needs, mothers who need prenatal and postpartum care, are at risk of losing coverage without warning. We cannot allow partisan cruelty to rob our communities of the care they need to survive.”
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