Congress has 'abdicated their moral high ground': Family who relied on Medicaid on megabill passing

Medicaid Impact - Medicaid provided comprehensive support, covering prenatal care, birth expenses, and the first two open-heart surgeries for a child with a rare genetic disorder [1][7][8] - Millions are expected to lose healthcare access due to Congressional cuts to Medicaid [2] - Families with disabled children heavily rely on Medicaid for essential supplies like feeding tubes, incontinence products, medications, and wheelchairs [8][9] Healthcare Access & Affordability - Lack of access to healthcare can exacerbate disease, highlighting a moral failure in the wealthiest nation [12] - The financial burden of healthcare costs compounds the emotional distress of making difficult medical decisions for sick children [10] - Ensuring healthcare access for sick children should not be a financial worry in America [11] Advocacy & Future Action - Advocates are committed to fighting for continued healthcare access for children with disabilities [13][14] - Personal stories and advocacy efforts will continue to highlight the importance of Medicaid for vulnerable children [14]