Recent News
Medicaid remains at risk of significant funding cuts.
On April 10, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Senate’s revised budget resolution. Compared to the version passed by the House in February, this resolution sets different spending targets. The earlier plan called for $2 trillion in cuts over 10 years—$880 billion of which would come from the committee that oversees Medicaid. The new resolution sets a minimum of $4 billion in cuts, but many lawmakers have made clear they intend to include substantial reductions in the final reconciliation bill.
Passing the budget resolution is a key step toward a final bill, but the fight isn’t over. In the coming months, as the details take shape, you’ll have more opportunities to tell Congress: Medicaid cuts are unacceptable.
How You Can Stay Involved
- Share your story on social media or in your local paper
- Write a letter to the editor
- Speak up at town halls or other public events
- Contact your members of Congress
Learn More
Information about Medicaid and the legislative process.
Take Action
Advocacy resources and what you can do to make a difference.
- Read our recent blog: “Stop Proposed Medicaid Cuts, Help Protect Disability Services” to find out how you can advocate effectively.
- Contact your elected officials: Who Represents Me?
- Explore the Medicaid Defense Toolkit (Google Doc) to better understand Medicaid’s vital role and access practical advocacy resources.
Stay Informed
Check this page regularly for the latest news.
- Newsweek: Republicans Issue Red Line Warning to Mike Johnson
- MPR News: Medicaid puzzle confronts Minnesota lawmakers. Federal cuts could hit health safety net program
- Minnesota Star Tribune: State GOP legislators warn against slashing Medicaid
- Public News Service: Minnesotans with disabilities warn cuts could lead to segregation
- Minnesota Reformer: Minnesota Republicans ask Minnesota Republicans to spare Medicaid
- Minnesota Star Tribune: Heed GOP legislators on harmful Medicaid cuts
Additional Resources
- 5 Key Facts about Medicaid Coverage for People with Disabilities
- Medicaid – Kaiser Family Foundation
- Medicaid and CHIP – Center for Budget and Policy Priorities
- Medicaid Information – McCourt School of Public Policy
- The Truth about Fraud Against Medicaid
- The Truth about Waste and Abuse in Medicaid
- Work Reporting Requirements Could Lead to Large Loss of Health Care Coverage Across Minnesota