ACTION ALERT: Protect Medicaid from Deep Funding Cuts
Information on how to contact your elected officials is available in CHA's e-Advocacy resource, along with a sample letter for members of Congress
- Joint Medicaid letter with USCCB and CCUSA
- The Partnership for Medicaid
- CHA Urges Lawmakers to Reject Harmful Medicaid Cuts
- Proposals for drastic Medicaid cuts worry Catholic health care providers
- Georgetown Center for Children and Families Report: Insights into Medicaid’s critical role in small towns and rural communities, including an interactive map of Medicaid coverage by county.
- The Risks of Capped Medicaid Funding: Article from Health Progress outlining the implications of a Medicaid block grant or per capita cap proposal when it was last proposed and defeated in 2017-2019.
Medicaid Fact Sheet
This fact sheet can be used to promote education and awareness of the benefits of Medicaid in hospitals, physician offices, long-term care facilities, parishes, and community organizations. It can be used to engage patients, clinical staff, health professionals, church groups, and community organizations to show support for the importance of Medicaid.
Medicaid Prayer Card
Believing that we are made in God's image means we are called to support those who are less strong and less powerful. Programs like Medicaid embody our collective commitment to the common good, solidarity, and the preferential option for those who are poor and vulnerable.
Medicaid Background and Talking Points
As Congress begins budget reconciliation discussions, CHA urgently calls on you to contact your Members of Congress and Governors today to safeguard the integrity of the Medicaid program.
National Stories on Implications of Proposed Medicaid Cuts
- Congress now faces an $880 billion Medicaid question | Roll Call (April 10, 2025)
- The Three States That Are Especially Stuck if Congress Cuts Medicaid | The New York Times (April 6, 2025)
- Beyond the Numbers: Real Patients, Real Medicaid Stories | (March 26, 2025)
Medicaid State Resources
As we closely track developments on legislative proposals, we have curated comprehensive, state-specific advocacy resources to assist in your efforts. Simply select your state to access:
- CHA State Fact Sheets – Catholic health care systems and facilities in your state, including the number of Medicaid admissions and percentage of the population covered by Medicaid.
- Medicaid Impact Snapshots – A detailed look at how Medicaid supports individuals and families in your state.
- Relevant Local Articles – These outline local reporting on Medicaid-related developments.
