Michigan Medicaid supporters mark 61st anniversary while warning about the impact of federal cuts

By: Kyle Davidson

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: July 30, 2026

Words: 987

Last Updated: 3 days, 21 hours ago

Body Text Preview

Marking the 61st year since President Lyndon B. Johnson signed Medicaid into law, a coalition of health providers and advocates gathered on the Michigan Capitol Lawn Thursday to stand up for the program as federal changes threaten health coverage access for roughly 200,000 residents.

Established as part of Johnson’s “Great Society” agenda, Medicaid provides health insurance to individuals with limited income. About one in four Michigan residents receives some form of Medicaid coverage, according …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us