Protect Medicaid

The administration is pushing dangerous cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act (ACA), putting millions at risk. These cuts would devastate families, caregivers, and care workers, all while funding tax breaks for the wealthy. But together, we can stop these dangerous cuts and protect Medicaid.

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What's at Stake

Medicaid is more than just a healthcare program—it’s a lifeline for nearly 80 million people, including 17 million disabled people and older adults. It provides essential coverage for doctor visits, medications, and long-term care that private insurance often doesn’t cover. It ensures children get the care they need without families facing financial hardship.

Now, that lifeline is under threat. The proposed Medicaid cuts aren’t about saving money—they’re about shifting resources away from families and caregivers to fund tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy.

If cuts are made:

  • Millions of family caregivers would lose critical support, making it even harder to balance work, family, and caregiving responsibilities.
  • 7.8 million disabled people and aging adults could lose access to home and community-based services (HCBS), taking away their right to receive the care they need on their terms. This is also something that, in most instances, Medicare will NOT cover.
  • Rural hospitals could be forced to close, which provide access to lifesaving care and create good-paying jobs within the healthcare system.
  • The direct care workforce shortage would worsen, as millions of home care workers – who are paid through Medicaid – could see job losses or reduced wages.
  • As federal budgets are slashed, state governments can’t fill in the gaps. Unlike Medicare, which is a completely federally-run program, Medicaid is jointly funded by federal and state governments. Cuts at the federal level would put pressure on states, none of which have the funding to fill the gaps.

It is not possible to reduce funding to Medicaid without hurting disabled people and older adults. We must fight to protect and expand Medicaid, not take it away.

FEATURED ACTION

No Cuts, No Concessions: Protect Medicaid!

We all depend on care, and we deserve elected leaders who put the needs of families first. They can’t ignore us when we come together. Sign the petition now to demand that Congress protect Medicaid and stop harmful cuts.

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Why Medicaid Matters

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Spread the Word & Organize

By sharing why Medicaid matters and mobilizing others, you can help protect Medicaid for those who need it most. Our Protect Medicaid 2025 Toolkit has everything you need to take action with legislators and online—because when we work together, we can push back against harmful cuts and ensure this care remains intact for millions.

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