It provides prenatal and postnatal care to nearly 40% of all, 40% of all births. About 8 million seniors are able to access long term care because of Medicaid is probably the primary health payer for people who are seeking treatment for substance use disorder and mental health. Serious chronicle mental health issues, as well as people with disabilities. And I think perhaps my Republican colleagues are banking on the idea that not everybody knows what Medicaid is and who it helps and what it does. (08:31–08:47)
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