threat to north carolinas health. whats the crisis? federal budget -- cuts looming
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Threat to North Threat to North
Carolina’s HealthCarolina’s Health
What’s the Crisis?What’s the Crisis?
Federal budget -- cuts
looming
What’s the Crisis?What’s the Crisis?
Health care on the
chopping block
What’s the Crisis?What’s the Crisis?
$45 billion net cut over
10 years
Structural
changes?
$60 Billion Cut from $60 Billion Cut from MedicaidMedicaid
President’s rationale for 10 year, $60 billion cut:
1. Changes to how states raise Medicaid matching dollars
2. Tightening eligibility rules for nursing home and long-term care
3. Changing the way Medicaid pays for prescription drugs
$15 Billion “Reinvested”$15 Billion “Reinvested”
1.Outreach and enrollment for children
2.Extending expiring programs
3.Changes in long-term care
Structural Changes?Structural Changes?
Federal cap for so-called “optional” beneficiaries?
1.Reduced flexibility
2.Shifts costs to North Carolina
3.Coverage cutbacks
How Do These Federal How Do These Federal Medicaid Cuts Hurt North Medicaid Cuts Hurt North
Carolina?Carolina?
Shift
enormous
costs to
North
Carolina
How Do These Federal How Do These Federal Medicaid Cuts Hurt North Medicaid Cuts Hurt North
Carolina?Carolina?
Many – particularly children and seniors – may lose access to health coverage
How Do These Federal How Do These Federal Medicaid Cuts Hurt North Medicaid Cuts Hurt North
Carolina?Carolina?
Bad medicine
for North
Carolina’s
economy
Can This Train Can This Train Wreck Be Wreck Be Stopped?Stopped?
STOP
The Battleground is in Washington!
Between now and March 7 is the best time to reach our Senators!
NC’s Senators Are KeyNC’s Senators Are Key
Senator Elizabeth DoleSenate Russell Building Rm 120 Washington, DC 20510
Phone: (202) 224-6342
Senator Richard BurrSenate Dirksen Office Building 40CWashington, DC 20510
Phone: (202) 224-3154
How Can You Take How Can You Take Action?Action?
Contact Senators Burr and Dole by phone or mail:
Tell Them:
1. Don’t cut Medicaid
2. Don’t make changes like spending caps or block grants
Other Ways to Get Other Ways to Get InvolvedInvolved
• Share a story with the local news media
• Write a letter to the editor
• Get involved with local health advocacy groups
• Share this presentation with others
For More InformationFor More InformationNorth Carolina Health Access
Coalition
www.ncjustice.org/health (919) 856-2568
North Carolina Fair Share
[email protected] (919) 786-7474
Families USA’s Medicaid Action Center
www.familiesusa.org/medicaidaction (202) 628-3030
Center on Budget & Policy Priorities
www.cbpp.org (202) 408-1080