Right now, Congressional Republicans are advancing a budget resolution that could lay the groundwork for nearly $1 TRILLION in cuts to Medicaid through the budget reconciliation process.
They’re openly talking about making these massive Medicaid cuts as a way to directly pay for tax giveaways to the ultra-rich, putting the finances of the wealthiest few before the needs of the public at large. This is not just greedy, but immoral and cruel.
The implications of this are massive. Proposed cuts to Medicaid will result in tens of millions of people losing their health care. It will also have far-reaching effects beyond Medicaid enrollees – it would be detrimental to the ability of many hospitals to stay open, especially in rural areas. These closures would impact entire communities, taking away lifesaving medical services, jobs, and economic stability from their communities. Other potential impacts include higher financial barriers to care, less preventative care and early treatment of diseases, higher opioid overdoses, and worse maternal and infant health outcomes.1
But here’s the good news: We CAN stop this!
The GOP cannot make these cuts through executive action — it can only be done through the budget reconciliation process in Congress, where Republicans hold a slim majority in the House. That means it will only take two Republican members voting against these cuts to stop them.
It has never been more clear that we must improve and expand Medicare to cover every person in this country. Together if we make our voices heard loud and clear, we can stop Republicans’ Medicaid cuts and continue to fight for Medicare for All. We’ll be in touch with next steps soon!
In solidarity,
Nurses’ Campaign to Win Medicare for All
PS — Ready to make a call to your member of Congress to demand they oppose cuts to Medicaid? Use our hotline: 202-978-5357.
Sources:
1 - NNU Letter to Congress — Oppose Medicaid Cuts
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