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Don’t balance the budget on the backs of disabled people in Ohio and across America
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Don’t balance the budget on the backs of disabled people in Ohio and across America

Ohio Medicaid recipient Kyle Garvey writes about how important Medicaid is for disabled Americans like himself.

It’s no secret Americans are struggling. From rent to groceries to medical care, the cost of living keeps climbing — and now, Congress is considering cuts to the very programs that help people survive.

It seems like we’re in for rougher times ahead — and our leaders at home haven’t made it any easier. Earlier this year, the Ohio House passed a budget proposal with a dangerous provision: If the federal government ever reduces its contribution to Medicaid, Ohio would immediately revoke health insurance for more than 750,000 Ohioans.

I understand the desire for fiscal responsibility — but eliminating life-saving programs isn’t responsible. It’s cruel.

The above excerpt was originally published in Ohio Capital Journal. Click here to view the full article.

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