The Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children announces the release of an exclusive, interactive series of 24 maps that show, in unprecedented local detail, how H.R. 1’s cuts to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will affect health care access, food security, and economic well-being in every corner of the state.
As federal changes have begun to take effect, it is anticipated that deep cuts and eligibility changes to these critical programs will negatively affect children and their families, leading to the loss of health coverage and reduced food assistance.
In Pennsylvania and across the country:
- Medicaid is the single largest insurer of children. More than 1.1 million Pennsylvania children rely on Medicaid, or 40% of all children in the state.
- SNAP is the most extensive child anti-hunger program. Over 309,000 SNAP households in Pennsylvania include children, making kids among the most vulnerable to food assistance cuts.
The maps show impacts geographically by county and state House and Senate legislative districts.
Click here for the report and maps.