Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to urge the President of the United States and Congress to fully fund Medicaid and oppose any cuts to the program. It highlights Medicaid's critical role in providing health care services to a significant portion of Minnesotans, including children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities.

Main Provisions

• The resolution calls for full funding of Medicaid to maintain its services for approximately 1.2 million Minnesotans.
• It emphasizes the importance of Medicaid as a primary payment source for long-term care services and maternal care, noting its impact, particularly on Black and American Indian communities.
• The bill highlights how Medicaid also supports efforts toward health care system improvements and efficiency in Minnesota.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

While the bill does not propose changes to existing laws, it seeks to influence federal policy by opposing any proposed budget cuts to Medicaid, which would affect state-level health care funding and services.

Relevant Terms

• Medicaid
• Health care funding
• Federal budget cuts
• Long-term care services
• Health access for vulnerable populations
• Maternal health in minority communities
• State health policy and innovation