In response to the 60th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Christale Spain released the following statement:
“For 60 years, Medicaid and Medicare have been a lifeline for millions of South Carolinians who rely on these programs for lifesaving health care. These programs are a reflection of our values – that everyone should have access to quality, affordable coverage in their times of need, no matter their age or income. However, today, Donald Trump and House Republicans threaten to eviscerate this security.
Trump’s Budget Betrayal rips away essential care from South Carolinians to give more tax handouts to billionaires. 285,857 South Carolinians alone will lose health insurance because of Donald Trump’s budget. On this anniversary of Medicaid and Medicare, the South Carolina Democratic Party will not stand idly by while Donald Trump creates a health care crisis for South Carolinians. Democrats will continue to fight tooth and nail against Republicans’ heinous attacks on health care until every South Carolinian has the coverage they deserve.”
