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Mark Pocan: “In my state In Wisconsin, it's 1.3 million people.”

Featuring: Mark Pocan, Democratic | U.S. House, Wisconsin, District 2

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Podcast Discussion with Mark Pocan and Natasha on Medicaid Cuts and Health Policy

Published | Video Starts at 03:27

Well, the biggest cut seems to be targeted at a very important and popular program, Medicaid. Medicaid more generally is health care and long term care for 80 million people across the country. In my state In Wisconsin, it's 1.3 million people. It's one out of three kids who are getting their health insurance from Medicaid. 45% of working adults living with disabilities who are living independently are getting help with Medicaid. (03:27–03:31)

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Asserts that 1.3 million people in Wisconsin rely on Medicaid.

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