Proposed Medicaid Cuts
United States Capitol building in Washington, D.C.
The United States Senate is debating a reconciliation budget bill that would cut $800 billion from Medicaid over the next ten years. Further, the bill requires eligibility re-checks every six months, instead of once a year, and imposes short sighted work requirements adding needless red tape and hardship to recipients. Many people could lose Medicaid even though they still qualify, simply because of missed paperwork or the new confusing requirements. These cuts will make it harder for people with disabilities to get needed services outside of institutions and undermine the Independent Living movement’s goal of equality and autonomy for people with disabilities.
What can you do?
Contact Senators Hawley and Schmitt and ask them to oppose these harsh changes to Medicaid. Their contact information and official website contact forms are below. Use the statement above for messaging and talking points.
Senator Hawley
Washington, D.C.
Office: 202-224-6154
Web form: https://www.hawley.senate.gov/contact-senator-hawley/
St. Louis
Office: 314-354-7060
Senator Schmitt
Washington, D.C.
Office: 202-224-5721
Web form: https://www.schmitt.senate.gov/contact/share-your-opinion/
St. Louis
Office: 314-230-7263
Click the link for a PDF with more information:
https://paraquad.org/s/Medicaid-cuts.pdf
The Senate could vote on this bill as soon as this Friday, so time is short to take action!
