Advocates, lawmakers consider how to keep Pa. kids insured as Trump Medicaid cuts loom

Pennsylvania lawmakers and advocates are scrambling to find ways to ensure children's health coverage remains intact amid impending Medicaid changes. The Trump administration's proposed cuts and new work requirements, set to take effect in 2025, threaten to leave many families without essential healthcare services. This situation underscores the need for swift legislative action to protect vulnerable populations, especially children, from potential healthcare disruptions. The urgency of this issue highlights broader concerns about the future of Medicaid funding and access to healthcare under changing federal policies.