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Republicans in the House of Representatives recently pushed through a bill that would implement devastating cuts to Medicaid. Now, Senate Republicans have followed the House’s lead, advancing a reckless budget blueprint that would slash Medicaid, Medicare, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to pay for tax breaks that overwhelmingly benefit high-income earners.
We Must Take Action Now!
If passed, this dangerous proposal would take health coverage and food assistance away from millions of Americans, including older adults, people with disabilities, caregivers, children, and working families. It would make even deeper cuts to Medicaid than the House bill, which already represented the largest reduction in the program’s history.
The consequences would be devastating: more preventable deaths, shuttered hospitals and health clinics, more dangerous nursing homes, and rising health care costs for everyone. Low-income Medicare enrollees who also rely on Medicaid to afford their coverage and medications would be among the hardest hit.
As the budget process moves forward, now is the time to make your voice heard. Tell your lawmakers to protect Medicaid, Medicare, and everyone who relies on the programs.
Join us. Raise your voice. Defend Medicaid.
More Ways to Make an Impact
With key decisions happening now, lawmakers need to hear from you. Medicaid must be safeguarded—not gutted.
📞 Call 866-426-2631 to contact your Senators.
Use this call-in line provided by SEIU and convey these talking points:
- Tell your Senator: No Cuts to Medicaid. Whether it’s work requirements, eligibility changes, or reduced funding—a cut is a cut and will have devastating consequences.
- Medicaid and Medicare Work Together. A cut to Medicaid is a cut to Medicare. These programs are interconnected, ensuring older adults and people with disabilities receive the care and support they need.
- Cuts Have Real Consequences. Any reduction in Medicaid funding means fewer services, higher costs, and loss of access to essential health and long-term care for older adults, people with disabilities, and their caregivers.
- Millions Rely on Medicaid. Over 7 million older adults and 12 million people with Medicare depend on Medicaid. Slashing the program would cause serious and lasting harm.
- Make It Personal. Lawmakers need to hear how Medicaid impacts their constituents. Use this map to find out how many people in your district rely on Medicaid and share that number with your representatives.
