LA SCR32

Louisiana Legislature urges U.S. Congress to oppose sweeping or indiscriminate cuts to federal Medicaid funding and to work with states to strengthen and preserve the program

Over 1.6 million Louisianians rely on Medicaid, including children, pregnant women, seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income working families

Nearly 70% of nursing home residents in Louisiana depend on Medicaid for long-term care, and over half of all births in the state are covered by the program

Federal Medicaid cuts would disproportionately impact rural communities, shift uncompensated care costs to hospitals, and increase private insurance premiums for all residents

Resolution copies to be transmitted to U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, Louisiana's congressional delegation, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services