FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 30, 2011

Medicaid Block Grants Mean Low Income Older Adults Could Lose Benefits

Published on 2011/04/26

The result of block granting Medicaid would mean taking health care coverage away from millions of low-income older adults and people with disabilities.

News Release, April 25, 2011

Issue Brief – Medicaid Block Grants: Attacking the Safety Net for Low-Income Older Adults



The National Senior Citizens Law Center is a non-profit organization whose principal mission is to protect the rights of low-income older adults. Through advocacy, litigation, and the education and counseling of local advocates, we seek to ensure the health and economic security of those with limited income and resources, and access to the courts for all. For more information, visit our Web site at www.NSCLC.org.

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