1. United States
2. Mich.
3. Letter

I am writing to urge Representative Lisa McClain to oppose H.R. 1 and the Medicaid cuts proposed in the bill. These cuts will cause millions of people on Medicaid to lose access to health care while making Medicaid more expensive and complex to administer, all to fund tax breaks for the rich. I am also concerned that the bill's impact on the deficit will trigger massive cuts to Medicare, a lifeline for America's seniors. I am a rural constituent. Is Representative McClain aware that 16.1 MILLION people living in rural communities are covered by Medicaid? Is she aware that 47% of rural births in the U.S. are covered by Medicaid, and that 65% of nursing home residents in rural counties are covered by Medicaid? Rural Michiganders depend on Medicaid and Medicare funding. If this bill passes, rural hospitals in Michigan will lose MILLIONS of dollars in funding. I also urge Representative Lisa McClain to consider that many Republican voters depend on these services and this funding. Senators may have six year terms but Congressmembers don’t. Anyone who supports this bill will lose their seat next year.