Congresswoman April McClain Delaney concerned about impact of Medicaid cuts in western Maryland
The newly-elected representative from the Sixth Congressional District is working to protect that help for families at risk.
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The Family Health Care Clinic in Hagerstown could well be impacted by federal budget cuts, a concern for Congresswoman April McClain Delaney – who visited the facility.
'Almost 60% of the services provided here are covered by Medicaid and this clinic is focused on serving the underserved,' McClain Delaney said.
Family Health Care CEO Nicole Houser shared with McClain Delaney the potential impact of budget cuts on children, families and seniors.
'We are closely following the funding in Washington,' Houser said. 'Especially Medicaid and those talks of cutting it, we wonder what it will do to our services.'
McClain Delaney said one in three children in her congressional district depend on the funding.
'This is preventive care here,' McClain Delaney said. 'This nonprofit is keeping them out of the hospital, It has really dedicated itself to the well-being of residents in Washington County.'
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Lovell Beann is a former patient at Family Health Care and now serves on the clinic's board. Support from Capitol Hill is crucial to serving the region, he said.
'I really think Congresswoman McClain Delaney wants to help,' Beann said. 'We really need the help to keep it going.'
The budget is pending on Capitol Hill. It an $880 billion cut to Medicaid.
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