PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The state’s rural health providers are raising red flags over upcoming Medicaid cuts tied to a new federal budget law. Wade Erickson, CEO of Horizon Health, says the proposed trillion-dollar reduction in federal health care spending could leave thousands of South Dakotans without coverage. He warns the cuts could delay care, reduce services, or even lead to clinic closures in rural areas. Horizon Health serves 26,000 patients a year, with roughly 20% of its funding coming from Medicaid. Erickson says the potential impact is serious. Leaders in long-term care are also expressing concern, saying the cuts could push already-struggling facilities past the breaking point. For more Government stories from MitchellNow.com, Click Here.
Medicaid Cuts Raise Alarms for South Dakota’s Rural Health Providers
Rural health providers in South Dakota are sounding the alarm over looming Medicaid cuts tied to a new federal budget law. With millions at stake, leaders warn of delayed care, reduced services, and possible clinic closures—especially in underserved communities.
