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EPISODE · Jun 10, 2025 · 15 MIN

This NW doc has a diagnosis for potential Medicaid cuts

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If President Trump gets his way, Congress will pass a major spending bill that would make big changes to Medicaid. Governor Bob Ferguson estimates that nearly 200,000 people in WA would lose Medicaid coverage. We talk with Dr. Julian Perez about the potential impact of these cuts. He's a family physician with Sea Mar Community Health Centers. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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If President Trump gets his way, Congress will pass a major spending bill that would make big changes to Medicaid. Governor Bob Ferguson estimates that nearly 200,000 people in WA would lose Medicaid coverage. We talk with Dr. Julian Perez about the potential impact of these cuts. He's a family physician with Sea Mar Community Health Centers.

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