Protect Medicaid funding, reject harmful cuts and restrictions

Significant cuts to Medicaid funding proposed by the Trump administration pose a grave threat to the healthcare coverage of millions of Americans, including over 770,000 Ohioans currently enrolled through the Medicaid expansion program. The President's proposed budget aims to reduce the federal deficit by at least $880 billion over the next decade, with 93% of those cuts potentially coming from Medicaid according to the Congressional Budget Office. This reckless approach jeopardizes access to essential medical services for our most vulnerable citizens. The alarming consequences are already emerging at the state level. Ohio's draft budget includes a provision to terminate the state's Medicaid expansion if federal funding dips below 90%, potentially stripping coverage from hundreds of thousands of low-income residents. Personal stories, like those of Karen Jeffers-Tracy and Bailey Miller, underscore the life-saving importance of Medicaid for individuals facing severe health crises. We urge you to vehemently oppose any legislative efforts that slash Medicaid funding or impose punitive work requirements that disproportionately impact those with disabilities and chronic illnesses. Access to affordable healthcare should be a fundamental right, not a privilege reserved for the wealthy. Prioritize the wellbeing of your constituents over partisan politics and fiscal austerity. Safeguarding Medicaid is crucial to upholding our shared values of compassion and human dignity.