Linn County Hosting Roundtable Discussion on Potential Cuts to Medicaid and Social Services

Linn County will host a roundtable discussion on June 17 to explore how proposed changes in the federal reconciliation and tax bill, particularly cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, could impact the community. The discussion will raise awareness about the real-world consequences these changes could have on the most vulnerable residents.

This event is open to the public and the public is encouraged to attend and hear from local experts.

Linn County Supervisor Sami Scheetz will moderate the discussion with local panelists. The roundtable is designed as a moderated discussion among the panelists. Attendees will be able to submit written questions at the event.

DATE: Tuesday, June 17, 2025

TIME: 3 p.m. (scheduled for one-hour)

LOCATION: Cedar Rapids Public Library (Downtown Branch)
Whipple Auditorium
450 5^th Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids

VIRTUAL OPTION: This event will be livestreamed on Linn County's Facebook page

WHAT: Roundtable discussion on June 17 to explore how proposed changes in the federal reconciliation and tax bill, particularly cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, could impact local residents

PANELISTS:

• Joe Lock, Eastern Iowa Health Center - Represents Linn County's local Federally Qualified Health Center, which serves many Medicaid recipients across Linn County, particularly women and families
• Aron Brecht, HACAP - Brings expertise on food access and the implications of proposed SNAP cuts from a regional food security perspective
• Cindy Fiester, Linn County Public Health - Will speak to the broader public health consequences of reduced federal support for Medicaid and essential health services
• Theresa Graham-Mineart, Abbe Health - Provides direct mental and behavioral health services, especially for Medicaid-insured populations
• Clint Twedt-Ball, Matthew 25 - Will share insight into how these cuts could affect neighborhood stabilization, housing access, and community well-being

MODERATOR: Linn County Supervisor Sami Scheetz