NH NEEDS
MEDICAID
Protect Medicaid.
Protect our Communities.
Why Medicaid Matters
Health Care Access
NH Medicaid provides health care access for low-income children and families, older adults in nursing homes, pregnant women, and people with disabilities.
Economic Benefits
Medicaid supports our local economy by funding health care services, benefiting the state budget, helping keep rural hospitals open, and creating jobs within the health care sector.
Cost Savings
Medicaid reduces emergency room visits and hospital costs by providing coverage for preventive care and early treatment, ultimately lowering overall health care spending.
Improved Health Outcomes
Research shows that Medicaid contributes to better health outcomes, including fewer uninsured individuals, improved access to preventive care, and reduced hospital visits by addressing health needs early on.
Mental Health and Substance Use
Medicaid helps our residents access essential mental health and substance use disorder treatments, improving overall well-being and ensuring these conditions are addressed effectively.
Quick Facts About NH Medicaid
1 in 4
NH children are covered by Medicaid.
13%
of NH's population is covered by Medicaid.
1 in 4
people with disabilities are covered by Medicaid in NH.
65%
of NH adults on Medicaid are working.
5 in 8
nursing home residents are covered by Medicaid in NH.
22%
of births in NH are covered by Medicaid.
Source: KFF
Cutting Medicaid will take away health care from the very people the program was intended to protect. In New Hampshire, you likely know someone who receives health care through Medicaid — your friend and their young children, your parent or grandparent in a nursing home, your neighbor, waitstaff at your favorite restaurant. Rushed and sweeping cuts won't make health care more affordable, it will just raise costs for everyone.
