Three Ways To Fight Back Against Trump’s Medicaid Cuts

On July 26th, families in every corner of the country will come together in peaceful marches, rallies, and events

Senate Republicans just passed the largest cuts to Medicaid since the program began in the 1960s, a reckless move that would strip health insurance from nearly 17 million Americans over the next decade.

To pay for Trump’s tax cuts to billionaires and big corporations, Republicans deliberately chose to cut Medicaid funding by $1 trillion and to drastically cut other vital programs like SNAP and housing assistance.

Health care workers and experts say these extreme Medicaid cuts could result in vulnerable Americans no longer being able to receive care—either because they lose coverage or health care centers in their communities close down. Already, a rural hospital in Nebraska announced it was shutting down as a result, and more than 300 are at risk of closing nationwide.

The Medicaid restrictions alone would cause 11.8 million Americans to lose health care coverage over the next 10 years.

Researchers estimate the bill will cost 22.3 million families to lose all or some of their SNAP benefits.

What will these cuts look like for Americans?

The bill is expected to increase the national deficit by $3 trillion over the next 10 years, according to experts. Republicans will have to make up that money from somewhere to fund their energy, military, and border spending, as well as giving their billionaire friends tax breaks.

So where will Republicans get the money so the rich don’t have to pay taxes? Well, gutting programs like Medicaid would also create major gaps in state funding and devastate state budgets. This would force states to raise taxes or cut other critical parts of their budget in order to fill the gap.

That’s you. Everyday Americans will be fronting the bill for the wealthy’s tax cuts.

But, we have good news. There’s something YOU can do about it THIS WEEKEND!

On Saturday, July 26, American families in every corner of the country will come together in peaceful marches, rallies, and events to say: Our families come first, and we will protect each other.

In all 50 states and Washington, D.C., we will protest against the cruel cuts and attacks on families from Congress and the White House after they ripped away health care, Medicaid, and food assistance from millions to pay for tax cuts for billionaires.

Join us to fight for our families!

Here are three ways you can show support for American families:

• Host an event: Sign up now to host an event on Saturday, July 26 to show that your friends and neighbors are not alone.

• Find an event: There are peaceful events being held all around the country. Find one near you!!

• Attend the D.C. vigil: There will be a 60-hour vigil on the National Mall to honor the 60th anniversary of Medicaid and Medicare.

- MoveOn