Tell Congress: Hands off our Medicaid for People with Disabilities!
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Dear Friend,
“I am, and have been, disabled for several decades because of severe
eosinophilic asthma, which I was born with. Were it not for Medicaid, I
don’t know how I could afford my co-pays on medical visits and my
medications…”
- Rose from South Charleston, WV
[ [link removed] ]Quick signature! Medicaid cuts would devastate healthcare access for
people with disabilities like Rose – and also put healthcare access for
than 72 million Americans who get healthcare through Medicaid in jeopardy.
Sign now to tell Republican leadership in Congress: Hands off our
Medicaid! When you click you'll automatically sign on if we have your
information.
What’s happening? Earlier this month, the Republican-led U.S. House of
Representatives passed a budget resolution that would cut at least $880
billion in Medicaid funding through 2034—which would affect 72 million
Americans who rely on this program for their health insurance. [1]
Currently, Medicaid covers 15 million Americans with disabilities
nationwide, providing essential health coverage and life-changing support
services that help them live independently and thrive in their
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What is behind this callous and disastrous move? Greed. That’s right,
Republican leadership in Congress wants to prioritize tax cuts for
billionaires and corporations at the expense of the health needs of
families across the nation! [ [link removed] ]
Medicaid ensures care is available for more than 72 million people when we
need it, and it is especially crucial for people with disabilities. For
the disability community, Medicaid isn't just insurance—it's independence,
dignity, and survival. Medicaid provides essential healthcare services and
home and community-based services including personal care attendants,
specialized medical equipment, employment supports, and relief for family
caregivers who would otherwise shoulder impossible financial burdens and
caregiving challenges.
Medicaid covers approximately two-thirds of people with disabilities and
is the largest payer for long-term services and supports that help people
with disabilities live independently. [ [link removed] ] Without Medicaid, many people
with disabilities would be forced into institutions rather than being able
to live and thrive at home with their families, loved ones, and their
communities.
[2]Tell Republican leaders in Congress that people with disabilities NEED
Medicaid! When you click, you'll automatically sign on if we already have
your information.
It can already be a challenge for eligible people to maintain Medicaid
coverage. Imagine what will happen when states are forced to cut services
due to federal funding reductions. People with disabilities will face even
greater barriers to maintaining the services they desperately need.
If these cuts become reality, waiting lists for disability services will
grow exponentially, coverage will be lost, and life-sustaining supports
will disappear! Families already stretched thin will face impossible
choices about how to care for loved ones with disabilities.
[3]This critical lifeline must be protected! Tell Republican leaders in
Congress: NO cuts to Medicaid!
When you click on our action link you'll automatically sign our petition
that reads:
Dear Congress,
We urge you to protect Medicaid funding and oppose any budget cuts, block
grants, or per capita caps that would threaten healthcare access for more
than 72 million Americans, including millions of Americans with
disabilities. In fact, Medicaid is essential for more than 15 million
Americans with disabilities who rely on its services to live
independently, work, and participate in their communities.
These proposed cuts would harm our economy, as well as devastate people
with disabilities, forcing people into institutions, eliminating crucial
support services, and placing impossible burdens on families. We urge you
to reject any proposal that would cut Medicaid funding or restructure the
program in ways that reduce coverage.
Instead, we urge you to support policies that strengthen and expand
Medicaid access, including for people with disabilities. The lives and
independence of millions truly depend on it. Our economy relies on it. And
we’re relying on you. Thank you for taking action to protect the
healthcare access of more than 72 million Americans, including millions of
Americans with disabilities who rely on Medicaid.
Americans across the country have come together to protect health care and
Medicaid before—and we must do it again! It’s time to speak out loudly
about why Medicaid matters. The more people take action, the bigger our
impact, so consider taking a moment to share our action link—and forward
this email or post the action link on social media—with your friends and
family:
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Together, we’re a powerful force!
- Tasmiha, Felicia, Donna, Kristin, and the whole MomsRising.org &
MamásConPoder Team/p>
P.S. Have a moment? Call Congress now to say NO cuts to Medicaid:
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References:
[1] Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, "Republican Agenda’s “Triple
Threat” to Low- and Moderate-Income Family Well-Being,"
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[2] Kaiser Family Foundation, “5 Key Facts About Medicaid Coverage for
People with Disabilities”,
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[3] Center for American Progress, "Congressional Republicans’ Budget Plans
Would Force America’s Working Class To Foot the Bill for Tax Cuts for the
Wealthy,"
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[4] Kaiser Family Foundation, “5 Key Facts About Medicaid Coverage for
People with Disabilities”,
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