Medicaid is an essential pillar of our healthcare system. It is the largest health insurance program in the country, providing healthcare to nearly 80 million Americans — nearly a quarter of the country. It covers one in five Americans, including kids, moms, seniors, people of color, rural Americans, and people with disabilities.
Federal cuts to Medicaid would create huge budget gaps for states, forcing them to end benefits and lower payments to hospitals and nursing homes. It would leave millions of the most vulnerable in our country without healthcare access. Say NO to Medicaid cuts.
By The Numbers
80 Million Americans at Risk
Cuts to Medicaid put healthcare at risk for approximately 80 million Americans including nearly 38 million children.
Source: KFF
77% of Voters
Medicaid has bipartisan support from voters. A majority of Democrats, Republicans and Independents support the program with 77% of registered voters having a favorable opinion of Medicaid.
Source: KFF
36 Million Medicaid Enrollees
Medicaid work requirements could put 36 million people at risk of losing health coverage – including residents of every state.
Source: CBPP
34% of Rural Adults
Medicaid cuts would disproportionately impact rural communities. In New York, nearly 34% of adults living in rural areas rely on Medicaid.
Source: CCF.Georgetown.edu
60% of Nursing Home Residents
Medicaid allows more than 4 million people to receive homecare, and also funds more than 60% of nursing home residents.
Source: KFF
2 in 3 Medicaid Enrollees Work
Nearly 2 in 3 recipients already work, and those who don’t care for family, are disabled or attend school. Research shows that work requirements do not increase employment and lead to lost coverage.
Source: CBPP.org
$50 Billion Hole in Funding
Restructuring federal funding for Medicaid will create a $50 billion hole in state budgets, jeopardizing healthcare for millions of working-class Americans.
Source: CBPP.org