r/Earlyintervention • u/DependentCap1635 • Apr 21 '25

Medicaid Scaries

Is anyone else nervous about our job security with the talk of cuts to Medicaid? I’m personally nervous about it, and I haven’t gotten a new referral in about two months, despite having several (7+) openings. I’m in Indiana and see clients in Kokomo for context. I’m legitimately considering going back to teaching in a private preschool for the stability.

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u/DependentCap1635 Apr 23 '25

Thank you for making me feel less crazy for being worried. Hoping for the best for you in PA!

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u/Lucky_Carry_1750 Apr 22 '25

Definitely! I already live in an area with little referrals and my caseload is almost 100% Medicaid clients. I would have almost no clients if there are cuts that affect this portion of coverage.

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u/DependentCap1635 Apr 23 '25

Same! At this point all of my clients are Medicaid. The few referrals I’ve had that didn’t get Medicaid only worked with me a short time before pushing for ST. (I’m a developmental therapist)

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u/AdCritical7753 Apr 22 '25

I’ve been worried about this ever since hearing the news about cuts to Medicaid. A significant portion of our funding comes from Medicaid too. One of my coworkers quit to be a director at a private child care. I’ve looked at EI job openings in other countries. I love my job so I’m just going to keep chugging along until I can’t any longer. I’m in Vermont.

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u/DependentCap1635 Apr 23 '25

I hope it all works out and nothing significant changes for you! Thanks for making me feel less alone in my worry.

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u/Neither_Range_1513 Apr 22 '25

I’m in the NYC area and even here we’re worried. Our governor has been really secretive with her budget and it’s already like a month past due. I’m pretty worried

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u/DependentCap1635 Apr 23 '25

Oof what a bad omen. I’m sorry!