May 28, 2025

Patients and providers sound off about federal, local Medicaid cuts

From Medical to Legal to Social Services, Bread for the City staff showed up in the rain to push back against proposed Medicaid cuts passed by the House hours prior.

Metro offers reduced fares for low-income riders, but there’s not many takers

Moore points out that not everyone can manage this, especially people with limited means. “You do have to have those three cards, type in some numbers from those cards, and even upload a copy of those cards,” she says. “In the office, that’s easy for us to do, but obviously that might be a barrier for people.”

Federal Medicaid cuts threaten health care for thousands in D.C.

The proposed cuts could present an existential threat to community health centers that serve the city’s low-income residents. Black residents, who make up the vast majority of D.C.’s Medicaid enrollees, are likely to be hit the hardest.

Community Care Cooperative Welcomes Four New Federally Qualified Health Center Partners as it expands its Medicare Shared Savings Program

Republicans target SNAP in federal spending cuts, food banks brace for impact

More people than ever are turning to us for food support, and SNAP cuts will only make things worse. See how our food pantry—the largest in DC—is stepping up to meet the need.

‘A lot of worry, a lot of fear’: DC area nonprofits feel the impact of federal worker layoffs