Georgia health leaders warn federal budget law could force hospital closures, cut Medicaid and SNAP
Georgia health advocates say the new federal budget could cut Medicaid, threaten SNAP benefits and trigger rural hospital closures in several counties.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Experts say the newly signed federal budget law, signed by President Trump on July 4, is threatening the health, food security and stability of families across Georgia. Director of Health Justice & Georgia Budget & Policy Institute Leah Chan says health care provisions in the bill threaten the health and economic security of Georgia’s low-income families….
