Medicaid is a vital program that provides essential healthcare coverage for millions of Americans, including many living with chronic kidney disease. However, proposed changes to eligibility requirements could strip healthcare access from vulnerable individuals, exacerbating health disparities and undermining fiscal responsibility by increasing long-term costs. As such, I urge you to safeguard Medicaid funding and reject harmful eligibility changes that would jeopardize the well-being of countless constituents reliant on this lifeline. Protecting Medicaid is not only a moral imperative but also a pragmatic investment in public health and fiscal prudence. I implore you to prioritize the needs of your most vulnerable constituents by defending Medicaid's integrity.