1. United States
2. Colo.
3. Letter

Medicaid is a vital program that provides healthcare coverage to millions of low-income Americans, including children, pregnant women, people with disabilities, and the elderly. The proposed cuts to Medicaid outlined in the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) analysis would have devastating consequences, leaving millions without access to essential medical care. The CBO estimates that up to 8.6 million people could lose their Medicaid coverage under certain proposals, such as eliminating state provider taxes or reducing federal payments to states that expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. These cuts would disproportionately impact vulnerable populations who rely on Medicaid for their healthcare needs. Cutting Medicaid would not only harm individuals and families but also strain the healthcare system and drive up costs for everyone. Without access to preventive care and routine medical services, many individuals may delay seeking treatment until their conditions become more severe, leading to higher healthcare expenses and poorer health outcomes. Instead of pursuing measures that would strip healthcare coverage from millions, we should be working to strengthen and expand access to quality, affordable healthcare for all Americans. Medicaid plays a crucial role in ensuring that low-income individuals and families can access the care they need, and any efforts to undermine this program would be detrimental to public health and economic stability. I urge you to reject any proposals that would cut Medicaid funding or reduce eligibility, as these actions would have far-reaching and harmful consequences for our most vulnerable communities. Instead, we should prioritize protecting and strengthening this vital program to ensure that all Americans have access to the healthcare they need.