1. United States
2. Md.
3. Letter

The proposed $880 billion cuts to Medicaid within the House Republican budget resolution are deeply concerning. Medicaid provides vital health coverage to over 70 million low-income Americans, including children, seniors in nursing homes, people with disabilities, veterans, and many others. Slashing Medicaid funding on this scale would strip millions of their access to essential medical care and jeopardize the viability of safety-net providers across the country. While rooting out waste and fraud is prudent, the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office affirms that the targeted savings cannot be achieved without draconian cuts that harm vulnerable populations. Proposals to shift more costs to states for the Medicaid expansion are equally troubling, as many states would be unable to bear the financial burden, leaving over 20 million Americans at risk of losing coverage. Medicaid plays a crucial role in ensuring access to affordable healthcare for our most vulnerable citizens. Budget savings should not come at the expense of undermining this vital safety net program that millions rely on. I urge you to protect Medicaid from devastating cuts and uphold our commitment to providing comprehensive healthcare for all Americans in need.