1. United States
2. Iowa
3. Letter

The Senate bill imposes harmful restrictions on Medicaid, jeopardizing health care access for millions of low-income and disabled Americans. The proposed work requirements and more frequent eligibility checks will create unnecessary barriers, potentially leaving many without essential medical coverage. Additionally, the plan to gradually lower federal funding for state Medicaid programs through provider tax cuts threatens to destabilize this vital safety net. While aiming to reduce costs, these measures disproportionately burden the most vulnerable populations. I urge you to reconsider these misguided Medicaid provisions that undermine a program designed to provide affordable health care for those in need. Viable alternatives should be explored to responsibly address budgetary concerns without compromising accessible health services.