Help Us Protect Medicaid.
Help Us Protect Medicaid.
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Help Us Protect Medicaid!
The U.S. House has passed a budget bill that includes over $800 billion in cuts to Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and now the U.S. Senate is drafting its version.
Medicaid and CHIP provide essential health coverage for nearly 175,000 children in Utah and support 18% of all births. These programs ensure children have access to health care. When kids are covered, families thrive, communities grow, and Utah becomes stronger.
If enacted, this legislation would cause serious harm to Utah’s children by reducing access to the care they need to grow up healthy and succeed.
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:
Roll back protections that help more children stay covered, reopening the door to waiting periods, lockouts, and lifetime limits that disrupt care.
Undermine support for rural communities by threatening school-based services and reducing funding for rural hospitals and clinics that rely on Medicaid.
Jeopardize care for children with disabilities by putting critical supports and programs at risk.
Penalize Utah for choosing to welcome and integrate immigrant families by providing children with access to health coverage.
Now more than ever, we must speak out to protect the health and well-being of our communities. Reach out to your U.S. Senators 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!
Call Your U.S. Members of Congress
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
[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 [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.
Email Your U.S. Members of Congress
Email Your U.S. Members of Congress
We've made it easy to email your Representative and both Senators.
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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