This isn’t just red tape — it’s about real people with nowhere else to turn.

🛑 Cuts without reform = reduced care, fewer options, and worse outcomes.

We must protect seniors.
#Medicaid #Aging #HealthcareAccess #HealthJustice

🏥 Hospitals may close, especially in rural areas.
👵 Seniors (who make up 37% of health spending) will travel farther, wait longer, or go without.

62% of nursing home residents rely on Medicaid. If beds shrink, where do they go?

In 2024, Medicaid paid ~$182/day for nursing home care.
But the actual cost is closer to $300/day.

Facilities lose money on Medicaid — and cuts would only widen that gap. Many may stop taking Medicaid patients altogether.

🧾 States use “provider taxes” to draw down more federal Medicaid funds — a clunky workaround that helps keep hospitals & nursing homes open.

The new bill would slash those taxes. That means less money for care.

💥 Medicaid cuts may target young adults — but older adults will pay the price. Seniors are at risk of becoming collateral damage. Here's how. 🧵
#Medicaid #ElderCare #HealthPolicy

My first post! I am a retired physician, trained in palliative care. I've written for medical audiences and am about to publish my first book for a lay audience, The Chronic Illness Journey. The focus is on elders and their caregivers. More information available at jameshallenbeck.com