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MI SR0050
Resolution
AI Summary
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Urges the President and U.S. Congress to fully fund Medicaid and reject proposals that would reduce access or shift costs to states, health care providers, and vulnerable individuals
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Notes that Medicaid provides healthcare access to over 71 million Americans and nearly 2.2 million Michigan residents, including over 1 million children, 300,000 individuals with disabilities, and 168,000 seniors
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Highlights that Michigan's Medicaid program receives approximately 70% of its funding ($19 billion) from the federal government
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Emphasizes Medicaid's role as a foundational component of the healthcare safety net, particularly in underserved and rural communities
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Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to the President, Speaker of the House, Senate Majority Leader, and Michigan's congressional delegation
Legislative Description
A resolution to urge the President of the United States and the United States Congress to fully fund Medicaid and to reject any proposal that would strip access to those in need and shift costs onto states, health care providers, and vulnerable individuals.
Last Action
Adopted
5/20/2025