Medicaid is essential for all families, including military families!
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Dear Friend,

“My husband and I are both on fixed incomes due to being 100% disabled
veterans. My adopted son, who is now 7 years old, is autistic and has
ADHD. Medicaid is our saving grace for our son.”
- Victoria in Arizona

Medicaid—a healthcare program that is a lifeline for over 72 million
people in the U.S—is under attack by Republicans in Congress. The $860
billion in Medicaid cuts currently under consideration also threaten to
deeply impact the families of active-duty service members and veterans who
rely on it for essential care. [ [link removed] ] [ [link removed] ]

[1]Quick signature: Help us make it loud and clear for Congress: Medicaid
is essential for all families, including military families! *When you
click, you’ll automatically sign on if we already have your information.

Let’s break down why this is so important.

Military families are covered by TRICARE, the health insurance program for
U.S. military service members, veterans, and their families. But many also
rely on Medicaid to access essential services TRICARE doesn’t fully cover.
For military families who move frequently, face significant out-of-pocket
costs, or may need additional specialized therapies or respite care,
Medicaid plays a vital role in providing active-duty service members and
veterans with the care they need while protecting them from medical debt.

Moreover, Medicaid provides healthcare access to more than 72 million
Americans, including children, families, seniors, new parents, people with
disabilities, and low-income people across the country. [ [link removed] ]

[2]Your voice is needed. Tell Congress to support families, including
military families, by protecting Medicaid!

Importantly, Medicaid is essential for military children. In fact, 1 in 10
children of military families use Medicaid. Many families, including those
connected to the military, rely on Medicaid to cover essential services
for kids with special or mental health needs and covers critical services
that TRICARE doesn’t cover. [ [link removed] ]

The impacts of Medicaid cuts on military families and veterans are
far-reaching and urgent: 1 in 9 women veterans use Medicaid for health
coverage, including over 1 in 5 women veterans with disabilities, 1 in 7
rural women veterans, and 12.4% of women veteran moms (that’s over 54,000
moms in America!). [ [link removed] ]

[3]Now is the time to take action. A few weeks ago, U.S. House Republicans
passed Trump’s draconian budget bill that blatantly prioritizes tax breaks
for billionaires over essential support for families. Among cuts to food
assistance and child care, the bill also included over $860 billion in
cuts to Medicaid—the biggest cut to the program in history. [5] These
aren’t just numbers on a page: 16 million Americans stand to lose their
health care coverage as a result of this harmful bill, and it will lead to
over 51,000 preventable deaths annually. [ [link removed] ][ [link removed] ]

It’s now up to the U.S. Senate to review this budget. And it’s up to us to
keep the pressure on! Some Republican Senators have already signaled their
concerns with the Medicaid cuts included in the bill. [ [link removed] ] That’s where YOU
come in. Together we can raise the stakes for members of Congress, let
them know that we’re watching, and make clear we won’t stand by idly while
they decimate programs that are essential to millions of American
families, including veterans, active-duty military service members, and
their children.

When you click, you’ll automatically sign on to our petition that reads:

Congress must reject Republicans' plans to cut a devastating $860 billion
from Medicaid—a program that is essential for America’s families,
including American veterans, active-duty military service members, and
their families.

Medicaid provides healthcare access to more than 72 million Americans,
including children, families, seniors, new parents, people with
disabilities, and low-income people across the country.

Military families are covered by TRICARE, but many also rely on Medicaid
to access services TRICARE doesn’t fully cover. For military families who
move frequently, face significant out-of-pocket costs, or may need
additional specialized therapies or respite care, Medicaid plays a vital
role in providing active-duty service members and veterans with the care
they need while protecting them from medical debt. Importantly, Medicaid
is essential for military children. In fact, 1 in 10 children of military
families use Medicaid. Many families, including those connected to the
military, rely on Medicaid to cover essential services for kids with
special or mental health needs.

The impacts of Medicaid cuts on military families and veterans are
far-reaching and urgent: 1 in 9 women veterans use Medicaid for health
coverage, including over 1 in 5 women veterans with disabilities, 1 in 7
rural women veterans, and 12.4% of women veteran moms (that’s over 54,000
moms in America!).

I urge you to stand up for America’s families, including American
veterans, active-duty service members, and their families by protecting
Medicaid funding. No cuts to Medicaid!

[4]Don’t forget to add your name!

The more people who speak out, the bigger our impact. Please take a moment
to share our action link with your friends and family.

Together, we are a powerful voice for families.

With gratitude,

- Felicia, Olivia, Tina, Selina, Donna, Kristin and the whole
MomsRising.org & MamásConPoder Team

P.S. [5]Are you a military family that uses Medicaid? Help us make it loud
and clear for the U.S. Senate: Medicaid is essential for military
families! Share your story.

References:
[1] [6]October 2024 Medicaid/CHIP Eligibility Operations & Enrollment
Snapshot, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[2] [7]Harmful Impacts of Proposed House Budget Bill the “One Big
Beautiful Bill Act” on Medicaid, Affordable Care Act, and Medicare
[8]FamiliesUSA.org
[3] [ [link removed] ]October 2024 Medicaid/CHIP Eligibility Operations & Enrollment
Snapshot, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
[4] [ [link removed] ]Medicaid: Important for Military Families & Future Readiness
[5] [ [link removed] ]Republicans' Proposed Medicaid Cuts Would Harm Women Veterans
[6] [ [link removed] ]Harmful Impacts of Proposed House Budget Bill the “One Big
Beautiful Bill Act” on Medicaid, Affordable Care Act, and
Medicare[ [link removed] ]FamiliesUSA.org
[7] [ [link removed] ]Proposed changes to Medicaid, other health programs could lead to
over 51,000 preventable deaths, researchers warn
[8] [ [link removed] ]The GOP megabill is moving to the Senate, where big changes could
be in store, NPR


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