America’s Essential Hospitals on April 30 sent a letter to congressional leaders, signed by 330 member systems, hospitals, and affiliated partners, urging lawmakers to reject any proposed cuts to Medicaid, including policies targeting Medicaid state directed payments and provider taxes, as well as changes to the federal medical assistance percentage, the Medicaid expansion population, per capita caps, and work requirements. The letter emphasizes the critical role that Medicaid plays in ensuring access to health care and highlights the potential consequences of funding reductions on patient care, hospital operations, and local economies.
Medicaid is a lifeline for more than 79 million Americans, including children, pregnant women, people with disabilities, and those in long-term care facilities. The proposed Medicaid policies that Congress is considering would lead to the elimination of health insurance coverage for millions of beneficiaries, including those who rely on Medicaid for essential and mental health services, undermining the foundational mission of Medicaid and jeopardizing the health and economic stability of our communities.
Contact Vice President of Legislative Affairs Jason Pray at jpray@essentialhospitals.org or 202.412.2491 with questions.
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