Last week, the House greenlit a budget bill that sets the stage for devastating cuts to Medicaid. But together we are going to stop it.
Congress has made clear that its number one priority is passing massive new tax breaks for billionaires – paid for by a shocking $1.5 trillion in cuts, which could rip life-saving health care coverage away from millions of families and countless care workers.
But here's the thing, John: members of Congress, especially those in competitive districts, are already nervous – they know that gutting Medicaid to give more money to billionaires is not a good look. Together we can increase the pressure even more and force them to protect Medicaid and vote ‘no’ on this bill.
This community knows firsthand how fragile our healthcare system is for those who depend on it most. 1 in 5 Americans rely on Medicaid for essential health services, and among them are countless domestic workers who devote their lives to caring for others.
This budget bill doesn’t just tighten purse strings – it threatens to pull the rug out from under those who need it most.
Right now, Congress is looking to cut a shocking $880 BILLION or more from Medicaid, which would strip away coverage from the families, children, and individuals who need it most – and domestic workers and caregivers will be disproportionately impacted. These cuts would not just dismantle their access to care, it would destroy the entire care system. Why? All to pay for TRILLIONS in tax cuts for billionaires.
We will not accept this cruel plan, which is why we need everyone to take action to overwhelm Congress with opposition. John, will you send a powerful message to your representatives right now?
Thanks for all you do,
The National Domestic Workers Alliance Team
P.S. Tune in TODAY, Thursday 4/16, at 6pmEST on NDWA President Ai-jen Poo’s Instagram account for an Instagram Live conversation with Rep. Katherine Clark as part of the Medicaid Day of Action.
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