Let's take a look at what the stakes of cutting Medicaid truly are. Medicaid provides a lifeline of health care to tens of millions of Americans, in particular 30 million children. It provides prenatal and postnatal care to nearly 40% of all in 40% of all births. About 8 million seniors are able to access long term care because of Medicaid and it is probably the primary health payer for people who are seeking treatment for substance use disorder and mental health. (07:35–07:42)
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Asserts that Medicaid provides prenatal and postnatal care for nearly 40% of all births.
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