Help Us Protect Medicaid.
Help Us Protect Medicaid.
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Help Us Protect Medicaid!
Congress is currently negotiating a budget resolution that will force hundreds of billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
Medicaid and CHIP provide essential health coverage for over 175,000 children in Utah and support 17% of all births. Both programs ensure children have access to the essential care they need and provide critical support for school-based services, rural communities, and children with special health care needs.
No matter how you slice it, the magnitude and ripple effect of such cuts will impact children’s health and well-being. Cutting hundreds of billions in federal funding for Medicaid/CHIP will:
Jeopardize the health coverage of children;
Force states to cut benefits and services, impacting children’s access to physical and mental health care;
Reduce funding that supports hospitals and health care providers that provide care to children, especially rural hospitals and community clinics; and
Necessitate that states raise taxes or cut other critical priorities, including K-12 education, childcare, public safety, etc.
Now more than ever, we must speak out to protect the health and well-being of our communities. Reach out to your Members of Congress and tell them to protect Utah children and families by rejecting harmful cuts that take away healthcare from those who need it most.
Follow the steps below to take action today!
- Find your U.S. Members of Congress
Utah has 4 U.S. House Representatives and 2 U.S. Senators—but you are only represented by one House member based on where you live.
Find Your Representative
Use the official tool: Find Your Representative
→ Enter your ZIP code (and full address if needed) to find out which of the four Utah Representatives represents your district.Find Your Senators
Every Utahn is represented by the same two U.S. Senators: Senator Mike Lee and Senator John Curtis.
2. Call Your U.S. Members of Congress
2. Call Your U.S. Members of Congress
Calling your Representative and Senators is one of the most effective ways to make your voice heard. Congressional offices keep track of every call.
Sen. Mike Lee
Phone: 202-224-5444
Sen. John Curtis
Phone: 202-224-5251
Rep. Blake Moore
Phone: 202-225-0453
Rep. Celeste Maloy
Phone: (202) 225-9730
Rep. Burgess Owens
Phone: (202) 225-3011
Rep. Mike Kennedy
Phone: (202) 225-7751
Click here to view more call scripts!
[Sample Call Script]
Opening:
Hello, my name is [Your Name], and I’m a constituent from [Your City/Town], [Your State]. I am calling about protecting Medicaid and CHIP for children’s health.
Key Message:
I’m deeply concerned about the budget negotiations in Congress that would force substantial cuts to Medicaid and CHIP. Medicaid and CHIP cover over 175,000 children in Utah and support 17% of all births.] of children who depend on it to get the critical services they need. Cutting these programs would increase the number of uninsured children, reduce access to preventive care, and harm long-term health outcomes for kids.
Personal Story (Optional, but powerful):
As a [parent/healthcare worker/community member/etc.], I’ve seen how crucial Medicaid is for [children/my child(ren)]…[SHARE STORY]
Specific Ask:
Children’s health should never be up for debate. I strongly urge [Representative/Senator] [Last Name] to oppose any budget proposals that jeopardize Medicaid and CHIP, and to prioritize the well-being of families in our state.
Closing:
Thank you again for your time and attention to this critical issue. Have a great day.
3. Email Your U.S. Members of Congress
3. Email Your U.S. Members of Congress
We've made it easy to email your Representative and both Senators. Use our simple email tool to get started.
After entering your address, you can:
Share a personal story,
Explain why an issue like Medicaid matters in your community,
Or customize a message we’ve pre-written for you.
Medicaid Defense Data Hub
Medicaid Defense Data Hub
Get the Facts: View or Download Utah Medicaid Fact Sheets
KFF - Utah Fact Sheet.pdfCCF - Medicaid is Vital to Utah.pdfMedicaid and Kids One Pager (4).pdfSee the Data: View Utah Medicaid Enrollment Rates by Congressional Districts
Click here to view Medicaid Enrollment Rate by County
See the Impact: Estimated Medicaid Funding Loss by Utah Congressional District
Check out this blog to learn more about the way Medicaid Cuts will impact Utah's economy and workforce.
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