Subject Line (for emails): Please Reject Medicaid Cuts in the Federal Budget

Dear [Senator/Representative] [Last Name],

I am writing to strongly urge you to oppose any federal budget or reconciliation legislation that includes cuts to Medicaid funding.

The current proposal to reduce federal Medicaid support by $880 billion over the next decade would have devastating consequences for millions of Americans: children, seniors, working families, people with disabilities, and low-income individuals who rely on Medicaid for basic health care.

These cuts would force states to restrict eligibility, reduce benefits, and shrink already overburdened services. They would also jeopardize access to care by slashing payments to hospitals, clinics, and long-term care providers, especially in rural and underserved areas. Many healthcare institutions would be pushed closer to closure and wait times for care would grow even longer.

Medicaid is not just another line item; it’s a cornerstone of the American healthcare system. It enables low-income parents to take their children to the doctor, seniors to receive long-term care, and individuals facing medical hardship to avoid financial ruin.

Studies consistently show that most people who lose coverage due to work requirements and cost-sharing changes are still eligible but are disenrolled because of procedural barriers—not because they fail to meet Medicaid’s actual requirements. The proposed work rules alone would cause millions of eligible recipients to lose their healthcare coverage.

These changes will not reduce waste, they will reduce coverage.

I ask that you:

1. Oppose any budget that includes cuts to Medicaid funding
2. Reject policies that create barriers to enrollment or continuity of care
3. Publicly commit to protecting Medicaid and the tens of millions of Americans who depend on it

This is not a partisan issue. It’s a question of public health, economic stability, and basic decency. Please do the right thing and protect Medicaid.

Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
[City, State]

[Optional: A brief note about why Medicaid matters to you, your family, or your community.]