They say, oh, we're not going to make cuts to individuals. But I'm telling you Medicaid is part of a larger health care system. Hospitals, about a quarter of their income relies on Medicaid reimbursements. Nursing homes, probably 75, 77% of the cost of nursing homes comes from Medicaid. There are things like people being able to stay in their homes and not go to nursing homes. This might be one of the first things on the chopping block when states have to face cuts in Medicaid. (08:56–09:09)
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Asserts that 75-77% of nursing home costs are covered by Medicaid.
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