Shaheen Kicks Off Weeklong "Medicaid Impact Tour" With Rural Health Roundtable at Northern Human Services

(Berlin, NH) – Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) hosted a roundtable discussion on rural health care and the importance of Medicaid at Northern Human Services in Berlin. Shaheen was joined by health care providers and Medicaid recipients for the discussion. The event marked the first in a series of discussions Shaheen is hosting across the Granite State to highlight the disastrous impact that Republican-led cuts to Medicaid would have on New Hampshire's health care system and working families. Photos from today’s event can be found here.

“Despite what promises we may hear from President Trump, the unfortunate reality is that Congressional Republicans want to cut Medicaid to pay for a tax package that only benefits the wealthiest Americans,” said Senator Shaheen. “I was very appreciative of the chance to speak with Granite Staters in the North Country about their experiences and what the impact would be on our state’s most rural communities if Republicans slash Medicaid.”

Shaheen’s “Medicaid Impact Tour” comes as Congressional Republicans, led by President Trump and Elon Musk, work to advance legislation that will pave the way for steep cuts to Medicaid funding and would impact millions of people across the country. Under the Republican proposal, more than 59,000 Granite Starters will be at risk of losing coverage including 7,600 patients that are currently receiving treatment for substance use disorders. 

Earlier this month, Shaheen and Democrats held the floor and offered dozens of amendments to push back against the Republican-led budget resolution that paves the way for tax breaks for the wealthiest while slashing programs like Medicaid to pay for it. The majority of Senate Republicans worked to block several amendments Shaheen offered that would have helped make health care more affordable and accessible.

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