George Town University released an article listing the top five threats posed  to  children and families by turning the Medicaid program into a block grant.  The reasons include:

1. It's a cut.
2. It jeopardizes the nation's progress in covering kids.
3. It leaves states holding the bag when a new disease strikes or a new treatment is discovered.
4. It diminishes state flexibility to respond to changing economic circumstances.
5. It endangers key features of Medicaid that work for kids – namely its strong benefits and cost-sharing protections.

The article explains why each reason is a threat.  Block grants are said to bring innovation and opportunities to states, but many feel that any major changes to Medicaid would have a big impact on  the health and financial security of families and communities.   

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