The Senate may soon vote on a federal budget packed with President Trump’s priorities. The bill passed the house last month with major changes to Medicaid. Michigan’s Republican representatives argue these aren’t “cuts” – they say that they’re “protecting” Medicaid by removing “waste, fraud and abuse.” These changes, whatever you call them, could result in millions losing Medicaid coverage by 2027, according to estimates by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. Nearly two million Michiganders, including many people with disabilities, are enrolled in eMdicaid. State officials may be left with the choice to let many people lose coverage or make cuts elsewhere to cover losses in federal funding.

GUESTS:

Amanda Rhines, director for Disability Network Lakeshore and member of the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council

Terry DeYoung, board president of Disability Network Lakeshore and former disability concerns coordinator for the Reformed Church in America

 

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The Senate may soon vote on a federal budget packed with President Trump&rsquo;s priorities. The bill passed the house last month with major changes to Medicaid. Michigan&rsquo;s Republican representatives argue these aren&rsquo;t &ldquo;cuts&rdquo; &ndash; they say that they&rsquo;re &ldquo;<a href="https://james.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=248">protecting&rdquo; Medicaid</a> by removing &ldquo;<a href="https://x.com/RepHuizenga/status/1925559821517955530">waste, fraud and abuse</a>.&rdquo; These changes, whatever you call them, could result in millions losing Medicaid coverage by 2027, according to estimates by the <a href="https://d1dth6e84htgma.cloudfront.net/E_and_C_Markup_Subtitle_D_Part_I_5_12_25_4628d60c2a.pdf">nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office</a>. Nearly&nbsp;<a href="https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdhhs/Assistance-Programs/Medicaid-BPHASA/Monthly-MHP-Enrollment/JE02-(042025).pdf?rev=5b7f757a81574d36974a1e303672b4ab&amp;hash=30A3A20A5F864E3B27E5B343831CE1DF">two million Michiganders</a>, including many people with disabilities, are enrolled in eMdicaid. State officials <a href="https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdhhs/Inside-MDHHS/Newsroom/ED-2025-3-FINAL.pdf">may be left with the choice</a> to let many people lose coverage or<a href="https://www.cbo.gov/system/files/2025-05/Wyden-Pallone_Letter.pdf"> make cuts elsewhere to cover losses in federal funding.</a>
GUESTS:
Amanda Rhines, director for Disability Network Lakeshore and member of the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council
Terry DeYoung, board president of Disability Network Lakeshore and former disability concerns coordinator for the Reformed Church in America
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Ever wondered why we call ourselves &ldquo;Michiganders&rdquo;? Or why we say &ldquo;pop&rdquo; instead of &ldquo;soda&rdquo;? Or, seriously, how many people need to be rescued from Sleeping Bear Dunes every year? That&rsquo;s why we&rsquo;re bringing you a new podcast - On Hand - to answer all your questions about what makes our state so special.
To share a story or submit your questions, head to <a href="https://www.michiganpublic.org/podcast/on-hand">michiganpublic.org/onhand</a>
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