xMedicaid has historically been a lifeline for the very poor with children, for the disabled, and for the elderly. The 50 million already served should be reason enough to protect Medicaid from disastrous cuts currently being proposed in Congress. However, people may not realize just how important Medicaid is for young adults both now and in the future. As the largest group of uninsured in the country, over 8 million young adults (18-34) could gain decent insurance from Medicaid just in the next few years- if we can stop the proposed cuts. Many low-income families covered under Medicaid are...