Senate Special Committee on Aging: Republican Plan for Medicaid Will Harm Seniors
March 14, 2025
March 14, 2025
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, ranking member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging posted the following fact sheet:
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The Republican Plan for Medicaid Will Harm Seniors
Medicaid Is A Lifeline for Seniors
More than seven million seniors are enrolled in Medicaid. Due to higher rates of chronic conditions and more complex health care needs, care for older adults accounts for 20% of total Medicaid spending.
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The Republican Plan for Medicaid Will Harm Seniors
Medicaid Is A Lifeline for Seniors
More than seven million seniors are enrolled in Medicaid. Due to higher rates of chronic conditions and more complex health care needs, care for older adults accounts for 20% of total Medicaid spending.