Preserve Medicaid Funding in the Federal Budget

I am writing to urge you to protect and preserve Medicaid funding in the upcoming budget negotiations. Medicaid is a lifeline for millions of Americans, providing essential healthcare to low-income families, children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. Any cuts to this program would have devastating consequences, particularly for the most vulnerable members of our communities. Medicaid ensures access to critical healthcare services, including preventative care, hospital visits, long-term care, and life-saving treatments. For many seniors and individuals with disabilities, it is the primary source of coverage for nursing home care and home-based services that allow them to live with dignity. Reducing funding would shift costs to states, forcing painful cuts to services or eligibility, leaving countless individuals without the care they need. Beyond its direct impact on beneficiaries, Medicaid also strengthens local economies by supporting healthcare providers, hospitals, and jobs in the medical field. Cutting Medicaid would not only increase health disparities but also burden emergency rooms and increase overall healthcare costs due to untreated illnesses. I urge you to oppose any efforts to reduce Medicaid funding and instead work to strengthen this vital program. Maintaining Medicaid is not just a moral obligation—it is a sound economic and public health decision. Thank you for your time and consideration. I appreciate your leadership and look forward to your support in protecting Medicaid for those who rely on it.