Nate Keller · [email protected]

July 1, 2025 at 9:44 PM

A Message from Us and Upcoming Events

Dear Health Advocates,  Earlier today, Senate Republicans narrowly passed their version of the budget reconciliation bill with the tie breaking vote cast by Vice President JD Vance. You can find a statement from our Executive Director Anthony Wright here, in which he said:  "This bill betrays the pr…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

July 1, 2025 at 5:52 PM

BREAKING: Senate Passes Historic Medicaid Cuts

Dear Health Advocates,  The Senate, with the tie-breaking vote from JD Vance, just passed the largest cuts to Medicaid EVER in the budget reconciliation bill.  Over the weekend, the Senate passed a motion to proceed to debate and Republicans have been working behind closed doors to secure the 50 me…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

June 30, 2025 at 4:25 PM

ACTION ALERT: Call Your Senators!

Dear Health Advocates,  Late Saturday night, Senate Republicans narrowly passed a motion to proceed, allowing debate on their version of the reconciliation bill to begin. While they cleared this first procedural hurdle, a number of Republican senators continue to voice concerns about the health sect…

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  Jamie Stevenson · [email protected]

June 27, 2025 at 9:18 PM

ACTION ALERT: Call Your Senators!

Dear Health Advocates,  As Congress races toward the July 4th recess, Senate Republicans are indicating that they could put their version of the reconciliation bill on the floor for a vote as soon as this weekend. That means they could introduce legislative text as early as tonight, leading to a pro…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

June 24, 2025 at 5:15 PM

Starting Soon: Special Edition Big Tent

Families USA invites you to a Special Edition Big Tent Call today from 4:00-5:00 pm ET. On this call we'll provide an update on the status of the reconciliation bill, share new resources and ways you can make your voice heard with your members of Congress this week, and highlight the work of state a…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

June 24, 2025 at 4:26 PM

Big Week in the Senate & The #EmptyPlatesProtest

Dear Health Advocates,  Families USA invites you to a Special Edition Big Tent Call TODAY, Tuesday, June 24 from 4:00-5:00 pm ET. On this call we'll provide an update on the status of the reconciliation bill, share new resources and ways you can make your voice heard with your members of Congre…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

June 23, 2025 at 9:47 PM

Join us Tomorrow: Special Edition Big Tent

Families USA invites you to a Special Edition Big Tent Call tomorrow, Tuesday, June 24 from 4:00-5:00 pm ET. On this call we'll provide an update on the status of the reconciliation bill, share new resources and ways you can make your voice heard with your members of Congress this week, and highligh…

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  Mike Persley · [email protected]

June 17, 2025 at 5:55 PM

CORRECTION: A Refreshed Agenda for Addressing Our Health Care Affordability Crisis

 Hello Partners,   As Congress continues to consider a reconciliation bill with harmful cuts to Medicaid, the ACA and other vital safety net programs, today, Families USA released our refreshed Affordability Agenda  which urges lawmakers to change course and pursue an agenda that will truly lower h…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

June 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM

New Senate Language, Same Message: No Cuts to Medicaid!

Dear Health Advocates,  Last evening, the Senate Finance Committee released language for their version of the reconciliation bill. The bottom line is that Congressional leadership remains dead set on cutting Medicaid, the ACA, and other vital health care programs to pay for tax cuts for the wealt…

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  Mike Persley · [email protected]

June 17, 2025 at 4:45 PM

A Refreshed Agenda for Addressing Our Health Care Affordability Crisis

 Hello Partners,  As Congress and the Senate continues to consider a reconciliation bill with harmful cuts to Medicaid, the ACA and other vital safety net programs, today, Families USA released our refreshed Affordability Agenda which urges lawmakers to change course and pursue an agenda that will …

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

June 10, 2025 at 5:31 PM

The Process Continues in the Senate

Dear Health Advocates,  This week, we await language from the Senate on their version of the reconciliation bill, with many health care-related pieces expected by early next week, if not sooner. Senate leadership has echoed their House colleagues in maintaining a tight timeline to pass the bill, …

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  Mike Persley · [email protected]

June 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM

Final Remidner to Sign On Oppose CMS Proposals to Weaken Equity Requirements in Hospital Payment

Hello partners,     This is a final reminder that Families USA invites you to sign on to a key comment letter that will shape how hospitals are paid for inpatient care in FY 2026.    You can read the comment letter here, and to sign on, please fill out this form  by 12:00pm ET, TOMORROW, Tuesday, Ju…

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  Mike Persley · [email protected]

June 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM

[Sign-On] Oppose CMS Proposals to Weaken Equity Requirements in Hospital Payment

Hello partners,     Families USA invites you to sign on to a key comment letter that will shape how hospitals are paid for inpatient care in FY 2026.    The federal government has released its annual updates to the regulation that determines how hospitals are paid for inpatient services, referred to…

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  Mike Persley · [email protected]

June 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM

A New Administrative Agenda to Lower Health Costs and Improve Health Outcomes

 Hello Partners,  Today, Consumers First, a national alliance representing families, working people, employers and primary care clinicians, is releasing its new administrative advocacy agenda of vetted and bipartisan policy recommendations that will advance the collective goals of making our health …

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

June 3, 2025 at 6:44 PM

Back to Work: A Sprint to July 4th

Dear Health Advocates,  Last evening, the Senate came back into session for a four-week session until their July 4th recess. Senate leadership has echoed their House colleagues in maintaining a tight timeline to pass the reconciliation bill, with Senate Leader Thune's goal being to get the bill t…

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  Mike Persley · [email protected]

June 2, 2025 at 8:15 PM

Sign On to Our IPPS Proposed Rule Comment Letter

Hello partners,     Families USA invites you to sign on to a key comment letter that will shape how hospitals are paid for inpatient care in FY 2026.    The federal government has released its annual updates to the regulation that determines how hospitals are paid for inpatient services, referred to…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

May 28, 2025 at 3:01 PM

Regroup This Week, Back to Work Next Week!

Dear Health Advocates,  Late last week, House Republicans passed their reconciliation budget package by a vote of 215-214, with all Democrats opposed. The bill now moves on to the Senate. This bill will slash $800 Billion in funding for Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act, cause 15 million Ameri…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

May 22, 2025 at 7:50 PM

Reconciliation process update

House Reconciliation Update  Dear Partners,  Early this morning, House Republicans passed their reconciliation budget package by a vote of 215-214, with all Democrats opposed. The bill now moves on to the Senate. This bill will slash $800 Billion in funding for Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act, …

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

May 20, 2025 at 7:13 PM

As Reconciliation Moves Forward, Tell Congress: #HandsOffMedicaid

Dear Health Advocates,  In yet another middle of the night meeting, on Sunday House Republicans moved a full budget bill out of the Budget Committee. While the version of the bill the committee passed will slash Medicaid, target the ACA marketplace, and strip coverage from more than 13.7 million …

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

May 13, 2025 at 6:07 PM

Tell Congress: #HandsOffMedicaid

Dear Health Advocates,  Late Sunday evening, Republicans on the House Energy and Commerce Committee released their part of the reconciliation bill and, as we've warned, it will slash Medicaid, target the ACA marketplace, and strip coverage from 13.7 million Americans. The Committee will begin mar…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

May 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM

Deadlines Pushed as We Continue the Fight for Medicaid

Dear Health Advocates,  House leadership pushed back their timeline for key committee markups on the budget package, including in the House Energy and Commerce Committee. The markup is now scheduled for the week of May 12th, when Republicans will outline the specific cuts they will pursue in Medi…

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  Lauren Rubenstein · [email protected]

May 2, 2025 at 7:39 PM

Introducing a New Storytelling Campaign

Hello Partners,  On Monday, Families USA is joining with our partners from leading national health care advocacy organizations to launch a new campaign to showcase personal stories of Americans who would be impacted by devastating cuts to Medicaid and the U.S. health care system if Republicans follo…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

April 29, 2025 at 4:30 PM

Congress is Back and 100 Days of Trump Action Items

Dear Health Advocates,  Congress is back from their recess and they are turning to marking up their reconciliation package. The House Energy and Commerce Committee is scheduled to meet next Wednesday, May 7, where they will lay out, for the first time, the specific cuts they will make to Medicaid…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

April 22, 2025 at 8:01 PM

Federal Update and Resources for April Recess (pt. 2)

Dear Health Advocates,  Congress is still out on recess until next Monday, April 28, but that doesn't mean the work stops.   This week, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the Kennedy v. Braidwood case, which challenges the Affordable Care Act's requirement that health plans should provide …

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

April 16, 2025 at 1:37 PM

Federal Update and Resources for Easter Recess

Dear Health Advocates,  Last week, the Senate passed their version of the budget blueprint, which details different reconciliation instructions for the House and Senate committees. The new budget plan combines the House GOP’s original framework of $1.5 trillion in spending cuts with the bare-bone…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

April 8, 2025 at 6:45 PM

Federal Update and Resources for ACA Marketplace Rule

Dear Health Advocates,  Early Saturday morning, the Senate voted to advance their version of the budget blueprint. The Senate's proposal varies from the House's and while it doesn't directly delineate a specific number of cuts for health care programs, we know Medicaid is still extremely vulnerab…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

April 1, 2025 at 5:21 PM

It's No Joke: Our New Resource Roundup is Here!

Resource Roundup Resource Roundup Update  Late last year, Families USA conducted a survey to improve this newsletter and how we share resources with you. We combed through the responses and took stock of what you said would be most helpful to improve. We've revamped the design and made changes a…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

March 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Congress Back in DC, Two New Fact Sheets and More Resources

Resource Roundup New Resources   Action Items   Events   Media   Equity   Value   Coverage Dear Health Advocates,  Congress is back in session this week as members return from their time in-district last week. The next recess is two weeks long, from April 14-28. In these next three weeks, the cha…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

March 18, 2025 at 8:16 PM

Congress in Recess, Budget Reconciliation Advocacy, and More Resources

Resource Roundup New Resources   Action Items   Events   Media   Equity   Value   Coverage Dear Health Advocates,  Congress is in recess and members are back in district this week after the Senate passed the six-month stop gap funding bill to fund the government through September 30th. As we ment…

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  Sophia Tripoli · [email protected]

March 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Newsletter: Center for Affordable Whole Person Care at Families USA

Families USA's Center for Affordable Whole Person Care Newsletter News    Admin    State Updates    Value in the News    Resources & Events News from CongressHealth Care Efficiency Through Flexibility Act -  Representatives Buchanan (R-FL), Panetta (D-CA), and Crenshaw (R-TX)  Representatives …

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

March 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Upcoming Funding Deadline and Other Resources

Resource Roundup New Resources   Action Items   Events   Media   Equity   Value   Coverage Dear Health Advocates,  Congress has until midnight on Friday, March 14 to avert a partial government shutdown by passing a continuing resolution (CR) to extend government funding. The House of Representati…

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  Mike Persley · [email protected]

March 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM

Sign On REMINDER: Urge Congress to Address Healthcare Costs

Hello Partners, We wanted to send out one last reminder for you to join Families USA in this sign on letter urging Congress to advance bipartisan solutions to address the high and rising health care costs that are threatening the health and financial well-being of our nation’s families, workers, emp…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

March 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Medicaid Theme Week on Work Requirements & Other Resources

Dear Health Advocates, Last week, the House passed a budget resolution that locks the House Energy and Commerce Committee in to at least $880 billion in cuts. These cuts will directly impact health care and the Medicaid program, resulting in devastating cuts to coverage, benefits, services and our b…

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  Mike Persley · [email protected]

March 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM

Sign On REMINDER: Urge Congress to Address Healthcare Costs Without Threatening Safety Net Programs

Hello Partners, We invite you to join Families USA in this sign on letter urging Congress to advance bipartisan solutions to address the high and rising health care costs that are threatening the health and financial well-being of our nation’s families, workers, employers, small businesses, and comm…

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  Mike Persley · [email protected]

February 27, 2025 at 5:15 PM

URGENT: Sign On Opportunity - Urge Congress to Address Healthcare Costs Without Threatening Safety Net Programs

Hello Partners, As Congress considers harmful cuts to the social safety net through the partisan budget reconciliation process, Families USA is continuing to urge policymakers to take a different direction outside of reconciliation to advance bipartisan policies that make health care more affordable…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

February 25, 2025 at 7:08 PM

Continued Medicaid Defense and Protecting Consumers

Dear Health Advocates, The House Rules Committee voted to advance the budget resolution last night, which instructs at least $880 billion in savings from the House Energy and Commerce Committee, necessitating large Medicaid cuts (see Energy & Commerce, p. 25). A floor vote is expected this eveni…

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  Mike Persley · [email protected]

February 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM

Sign On Opportunity: Urge Congress to Address Healthcare Costs Without Threatening Safety Net Programs

Hello Partners, Families USA invites you to join a sign-on letter urging Congress to address the high and rising health care costs that are threatening the health and financial well-being of our nation’s families, workers, employers, small businesses, and communities.  In the 2024 elections, America…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

February 18, 2025 at 8:01 PM

Medicaid Advocacy with Reps. In-District and Consumers First Legislative Agenda

Dear Health Advocates, As you may have seen, the House Budget Committee advanced their budget last week, which instructs at least $880 billion in savings, necessitating large Medicaid cuts (see Energy & Commerce, p. 25). A floor vote is expected next week, though this depends on the confidence t…

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  Mike Persley · [email protected]

February 12, 2025 at 7:02 PM

A New Policy Agenda to Lower Health Costs and Improve Health Outcomes

  Partners,  As the priorities of the new congress take shape, it’s clear we’re facing very real threats to health care coverage, access and affordability, including potential cuts to critical safety net programs such as Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act that will hurt consumers and our communiti…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

February 11, 2025 at 6:45 PM

Keeping up the Medicaid Drumbeat

Dear Health Advocates, We want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who participated in last Thursday’s Medicaid Day of Action! Following the day, Senate Democrats signed onto a letter urging their Republican colleagues to prevent Medicaid cuts that would pay for tax cuts for the wealthy. Also, Fa…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

February 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM

Join Us for This Thursday's Medicaid Day of Action!

Dear Health Advocates, It is another busy week full of advocacy and defense. We have some exciting opportunities coming up to continue holding the line on Medicaid defense and keeping the current administration in check. Republican plans to make massive cuts to the Medicaid program — as much as $2.3…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

January 30, 2025 at 5:04 PM

February Medicaid Coalition Meeting

Hi all, Our February Medicaid Coalition meeting will be hybrid on February 20 at 2 PM ET.  Please stay tuned as we confirm a few more speakers in the coming weeks. You can sign up to attend in person here. If you are unable to attend in person, you can register to attend virtually here. We also have…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

January 29, 2025 at 2:20 PM

Funding Freeze Chaos, Affordability Agenda, and Upcoming Day of Action

Resources and actions regarding the funding freeze flurry from yesterday, plus a new FUSA affordability agenda. In addition, we have details on how to prepare for Feb 6th's Day of Action for Medicaid Defense. Resource Roundup New Resources     Action Items     Media     Equity     Value     Covera…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

January 23, 2025 at 5:15 PM

February Medicaid Coalition Meeting

February Medicaid Coalition Meeting Hi all, Our February Medicaid Coalition meeting will be hybrid on February 20 at 2 PM ET.  Please stay tuned as we confirm a few more speakers in the coming weeks. You can sign up to attend in person here. If you are unable to attend in person, you can register to…

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  Mike Persley · [email protected]

January 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM

A Healthcare Affordability Agenda for the New Administration

   Partners,  As Families USA brings together hundreds of advocates from across the country for its 30th annual Health Action Conference, we are sending a clear message to the new Congress and Administration — Americans made economic and financial security a top priority in the election, and it’s ti…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

January 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM

Working Together in a Second Trump Term

Dear Health Advocates, We are excited to see many of you later this week at our 2025 Health Action Conference — our 30th HAC! The conference is at the Capital Hilton in Washington, DC on January 23-24 and this year's theme is From the Frontlines: Forging the Path Forward Together. This week, we are …

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  Jamie Stevenson · [email protected]

January 16, 2025 at 9:18 PM

Health Action 2025: One Week to Go!

Dear Partners, On January 23 and 24, 2025, we are coming together as a community to share what we have learned in 2024 and to plan ahead for 2025. With just one week to go we want to make sure you know all about the amazing speakers, networking opportunities, and other great features we have planned…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

January 14, 2025 at 9:17 PM

New Medicaid resources! Plus, one week out from HAC

We hope you register for our 2025 Health Action Conference -- our 30th HAC! Plus, details on a Medicaid fact sheet and a Medicaid Defense call this week. Resource Roundup New Resources     Action Items     Media     Equity     Value     Coverage Dear Health Advocates,  We are excited to see many o…

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  Jamie Stevenson · [email protected]

January 9, 2025 at 3:08 PM

Health Action 2025: Announcing Rep. Sarah McBride!

Dear Partners, On January 23 and 24, 2025, we are be coming together as a community to share what we have learned in 2024 and plan ahead for 2025. We are proud to bring so many members of the community together for this event, and we couldn't be more excited to announce one of our Keynote Speakers, …

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

January 7, 2025 at 6:01 PM

Starting 2025 off with a bang! (And new resources)

Dear Health Advocates, We hope you all had a wonderful holiday break! We're excited to get back to work with you!  Last week, Families USA was joined by more than 300 organizations calling on the newly sworn in 119th Congress to protect and strengthen Medicaid. You can find our press release here an…

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