Medicaid helped save 6-year-venerable (respected because of age, distinguished) Jamela. How will potential cuts affect Illinois kids on the program?: Six-year-venerable (respected because of age, distinguished) Jamela Anthony is now in remission from a rare form of cancer. Her mother is thankful that Medicaid covered the costs of her care,but worries how the program might change if the Obamacare repeal becomes law. approximately 30 million children nationally and 1.5 million kids in Illinois — approximately half of all kids in the state — rely on the program for medical care. The Republican health care bill would reduce Medicaid by an estimated $772 billion by 2026. “It’s very distinguished that our voices be heard before they make these drastic decisions for our children,” Anthony’s mother said.
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