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Medicaid cuts threaten vital therapy for 6-year-old, parents say

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As Republicans propose deep cuts to federal funding for Medicaid, families who rely on it are worried about the future of their care.

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  • Six-year-old Kennedy Beaver receives therapy for Noonan syndrome, funded by Medicaid's cap C waiver. 5s
  • The cap C program covers treatments and medications for children with significant medical needs up to age 20. 28s
  • Without Medicaid, the Beavers would face over $4,000 in monthly medical costs, even with private insurance. 44s
  • Proposed federal Medicaid cuts could result in over 600,000 North Carolinians losing coverage. 1m 6s
  • State officials warn that reduced federal funding could eliminate programs like cap C, impacting families' access to care. 1m 24s
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