Why We Must Protect Medicaid for Ohio’s Children and Families
- Groundwork Ohio
- Jun 16
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 18
By Sara Loken, Managing Director of Communications
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Right now, Congress is considering a proposal that would cut $880 billion from Medicaid—a devastating move that puts the health and well-being of millions of Americans at risk. Here in Ohio, 3 million people depend on Medicaid.
At Groundwork Ohio, we are sounding the alarm because this isn’t just about numbers—it’s about real families.
Medicaid Is a Lifeline for Young Children
Medicaid plays a vital role in keeping Ohio children healthy during their most critical years of development.
Nearly half of all Ohio children under age six rely on Medicaid for health coverage.
In 41 counties across the state—many in rural and Appalachian regions—more than 50% of young children count on Medicaid to access regular checkups, developmental screenings, and care when they need it most.
The stakes couldn’t be higher. Losing this coverage would create serious gaps in care and long-term consequences for children’s health, development, and school readiness.
Real Stories, Real Impact
We encourage you to hear directly from Ohio moms, Whitney and Deanna, who share how Medicaid has supported their families during difficult times. Their stories bring this issue to life and show why Medicaid is essential to keeping children healthy and families stable.
Watch their video here:
Take Action: Tell Congress Medicaid Matters to Ohio Children and Families
Ohio’s children and families need your help. We must come together to send a clear message to our U.S. Senators and Representatives: Protect Medicaid. Don’t cut coverage for our youngest and most vulnerable.
Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, educator, health provider, or advocate—your voice matters. Together, we can make sure every child in Ohio has the opportunity to grow up healthy and strong.
Let’s stand united to #ProtectMedicaidOH.
