Indy Standard

André Carson, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Indiana's 7th district, recently shared his insights on social media regarding the potential impacts of the Republican budget bill on Medicaid and healthcare services. Carson has been serving in Congress since 2008, after replacing Julia Carson, and he is an advocate for maintaining robust healthcare systems.

On June 20, 2025, Carson tweeted about the Republican budget bill’s impact on Medicaid: "You’ve heard about how the Republican budget bill will decimate Medicaid. But you may not know how that will impact our hospitals – and everyone’s ability to get emergency healthcare, even if you’re not on Medicaid." He emphasized that understanding these impacts is crucial.

In another tweet posted on the same day, Carson highlighted data from a hospital association: "According to @ahahospitals, higher rates of Medicaid coverage for adults have been associated with improved hospital financial performance and lower likelihood of closure – especially in rural areas." This underscores his concern about potential negative outcomes for hospitals should Medicaid funding be reduced.

Carson further described Medicaid as essential to both individuals and healthcare institutions: "Medicaid is a lifeline to millions of Americans. And it’s a lifeline to our entire hospital system." His statements reflect a strong stance against proposed cuts that could affect access to medical services across various communities.

As context, André Carson was born in Indianapolis in 1974 and currently resides there. He graduated from Concordia University Wisconsin with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2003. Before joining Congress, he served on the Indianapolis City-County Council from 2007 to 2008.