Medicaid Cuts Are Coming
Cuts result in understaffing, shortages and closures, which affect everyone. Without consistent access to nearby care, seniors, veterans and children go without essential services.
When people lose healthcare coverage, they are forced to avoid routine doctor’s visits. This leads to more expensive emergency room visits and hospitalizations.
Affordable Care Act
27% of farmers rely on the ACA
To keep your insurance you must…
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You must annually update your personal information.
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Re-enrollment is no longer automatic. You must apply each year.
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You must apply by December 15th which is 1 month sooner
The Tax credits that make coverage affordable expire this December.
Threat to Rural Communities
Your hospital is usually the largest employer in your town.
Healthcare cuts will cut specialized services, eliminate well-paying medical jobs, and eventually force closures.
Loss of these well-paying jobs will hurt other local businesses such as grocery stores, coffee shops and diners.
Cost Shifted
The federal government is projected to cut an estimated $1 trillion from healthcare costs over the next 10 years.
NOT Eliminated
These cuts don’t stop people from seeking medical care. These cuts shift the cost of medical care onto local hospitals and the surrounding community.