As the Senate works feverishly on the “big, beautiful bill,” the prospect of big Medicaid cuts has moved into the spotlight.
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At The Food Bank, we serve more than 100,000 neighbors each month in central and northeastern Missouri—children, seniors, working families, and veterans who are doing their best to make ends meet.
At Southeast Missouri Food Bank, we see firsthand how vital programs like SNAP and Medicaid are to families in our region.
According to the Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS), over 1.5 million Missourians are currently covered by Medicaid.
Extending postpartum Medicaid coverage from 60 days to one year saw broad support from witnesses and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.
"CMS evaluates all policies affecting the Medicaid program and is currently reviewing the new policy in Missouri."
New Medicaid regulations for abortion providers in Missouri some said could jeopardize funding for Planned Parenthood took effect Wednesday.
"Regardless of where you stand on Medicaid expansion, all of us can agree that Missouri’s Medicaid system is broken."
"We just want to make sure all of our providers are qualified and capable providers."
Sen. Dan Hegeman unveiled three different bills dealing with FRA reauthorization and pro-life language as the extraordinary session kicked off.