The House Energy and Commerce Committee released its proposal for the big bill Congress will consider in order to implement elements of President Trump’s agenda. As expected, it includes changes that would result in millions of people losing their Medicaid coverage.
The proposed changes that are being considered are likely to result in fewer people being eligible for Medicaid and/or make it difficult for people to access care.
With Medicaid being the largest payer of addiction services, any cuts to the program would be particularly harmful to those with addiction. Millions of Americans who rely on Medicaid for addiction services could lose access to care.
⚠️The committee is expected to work and vote on this proposal this week, before sending it to the rest of Congress to consider. This means your voice is needed now – send a letter to your members of Congress urging them to protect Medicaid from changes that will harm people with addiction.
Your voice matters: Due in large part to efforts from advocates like you, many policymakers have been expressing deep concern about the potential impact of Medicaid cuts, and some of the steepest cuts that had been discussed were ultimately not included in the proposal. As the bill continues to make its way through Congress, this community continues to be crucial in emphasizing to lawmakers the importance of Medicaid for addressing the addiction crisis.
