Despite the program’s many benefits, recent proposals from Republican leadership on the House Budget Committee would convert federal Medicaid funding to block grants or impose per capita caps.

At its meeting Tuesday, City Council approved administering nearly $1.5 million in block grants to nine organizations, with a 10th to be considered in December, as well as city projects.

“These proposals to implement block grants and per capita caps would jeopardize access to care for millions and undermine public health efforts.” Read the fact sheet: “Medicaid Block Grants ...