As they attempt to fend off a range of proposed spending cuts, Medicaid advocates are emphasizing the program’s role in covering children. Researchers at George Washington University released a report Monday that says Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program effectively cover vulnerable patients at a minimal cost. “Major cuts in Medicaid could seriously endanger the health and finances of millions of children and other vulnerable beneficiaries, including the elderly and disabled,” the report states. It goes on to argue that Medicaid is better suited than private insurance to address the complex healthcare needs of sick children, who are disproportionately covered by the program.
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