URGENT: Protect Medicaid for Millions of People with Medicare
February 25, 2025
Medicaid is health insurance, long-term care coverage, and a workforce program all in one. It is a lifeline that helps
Take Action: Tell your senators to reject harmful cuts to health care!
Protect Health Care Programs
Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) provide critical health coverage and financial protections to millions of older adults, people with disabilities, and families with low incomes. Together, these programs help pay for hospital and outpatient care, prescription drugs, long-term services and supports, and other essential needs. The Medicare Rights Center opposes harmful cuts and structural changes that would undermine access to care, increase costs, or reduce benefits. We support policies that strengthen and protect these programs for current and future generations.
Potential Target for Medicaid Cuts Would End Coverage for 20 Million People
February 20, 2025
As we discussed last week, the Republican-controlled Congress is considering massive cuts to Medicaid. All cuts to Medicaid are harmful
New Congressional Attempt to Cut Medicaid Through Budget Reconciliation
February 13, 2025
This week, the House of Representatives is trying to lay the groundwork for rushed and drastic cuts to Medicaid and
Medicaid Work Requirements Continue to Be a Bad Idea
February 6, 2025
Amid reports that lawmakers are considering changes to limit Medicaid spending and access as part of a broader legislative package
White House Attempt to Freeze Federal Funds Sows Confusion
January 30, 2025
On January 27, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a memo ordering federal agencies to temporarily
Polling Shows Broad Support for Health Care Spending as Incoming Administration Weigh Priorities
January 23, 2025
Recently published results from the latest KFF Health Tracking Poll show that both Medicare and Medicaid continue to be viewed
URGENT: Protect Medicaid for Millions of People with Medicare
February 25, 2025
Medicaid is health insurance, long-term care coverage, and a workforce program all in one. It is a lifeline that helps
Potential Target for Medicaid Cuts Would End Coverage for 20 Million People
February 20, 2025
As we discussed last week, the Republican-controlled Congress is considering massive cuts to Medicaid. All cuts to Medicaid are harmful
New Congressional Attempt to Cut Medicaid Through Budget Reconciliation
February 13, 2025
This week, the House of Representatives is trying to lay the groundwork for rushed and drastic cuts to Medicaid and
Medicaid Work Requirements Continue to Be a Bad Idea
February 6, 2025
Amid reports that lawmakers are considering changes to limit Medicaid spending and access as part of a broader legislative package
White House Attempt to Freeze Federal Funds Sows Confusion
January 30, 2025
On January 27, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a memo ordering federal agencies to temporarily
Polling Shows Broad Support for Health Care Spending as Incoming Administration Weigh Priorities
January 23, 2025
Recently published results from the latest KFF Health Tracking Poll show that both Medicare and Medicaid continue to be viewed