AK SJR15

Alaska Legislature calls on the state's congressional delegation (Senators Murkowski and Sullivan, Representative Begich) to oppose proposed federal Medicaid spending cuts of nearly $880 billion over 10 years

More than 200,000 Alaska residents rely on Medicaid and CHIP, including nearly 100,000 children; 36% of births and nearly 40% of enrollees under age 18 are covered by these programs

Alaska receives over $2 billion annually in federal Medicaid funding, representing approximately 78% of the state's Medicaid spending

30% of Medicaid enrollees are Alaska Native, with the federal government covering 100% of costs for services provided through Indian Health Service or tribal facilities

Rural and remote Alaska residents face higher Medicaid enrollment rates due to provider shortages, limited infrastructure, expensive travel costs, and fewer employer-provided insurance options