North Vegas Times

Steven Horsford, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Nevada's 4th district, recently addressed concerns about potential Medicaid funding cuts through a series of tweets. Horsford, who has been serving in Congress since 2019 and previously served in the Nevada Senate, highlighted the challenges that such cuts could pose to his state.

On March 18, 2025, Horsford questioned the implications of reduced Medicaid funding for Nevada. He asked "What happens if Medicaid funding is slashed? Nevada will face impossible choices-who loses coverage? What benefits get cut?" This tweet underscores the difficult decisions that would need to be made regarding healthcare coverage and benefits.

In another tweet on the same day, Horsford emphasized the importance of federal support for Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act. He stated "For Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act (ACT), the federal matching rate is even higher-90% for adults 19-64 who don’t qualify under other categories, like pregnancy." This highlights how crucial federal contributions are to maintaining expanded healthcare coverage.

Horsford further elaborated on March 18 about the potential consequences states might face due to budget shortfalls from reduced Medicaid funding. He noted "With few options to fill the budget hole left by cuts, states will have to consider: Reducing coverage for low-income families Slashing benefits like prescription drugs & mental health care Leaving more people uninsured & underinsured". This statement points out specific areas where reductions might occur and their impact on vulnerable populations.