Medicaid

Millions of low income people and families are in danger of losing their Medicaid coverage. We’re working to prevent that from happening.

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 Background and Talking Points (member login required)

THE PARTNERSHIP FOR MEDICAID WEBSITE

Medicaid Fact Sheet

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National Stories on Implications of Proposed Medicaid Cuts

Beyond the Numbers: Real Patients, Real Medicaid Stories | (March 26, 2025)
‘Fight like heck’ to preserve Medicaid, protect U.S. health care, say speakers at AHA rural health care conference | Catholic Health World (March 17, 2025)
- At the 2025 American Hospital Association Rural Health Care Leadership Conference Feb. 23-26, numerous speakers from AHA and other health care organizations said that there are threats of significant cuts to Medicaid — perhaps as much as $880 billion — as well as other legislation under consideration that could put the health care safety net at risk.
Republican Medicaid cuts could shutter rural hospitals, maternity care | The Washington Post (March 9, 2025)
- Cutting Medicaid could lead to the closure of rural hospitals, reducing access to essential services like emergency care. This would particularly harm low-income and elderly populations, worsening health outcomes and putting extra strain on other healthcare providers in the area.

State-Specific 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.

These resources are continuously updated to ensure you have the most current and impactful information. Check back regularly and strengthen your advocacy with the latest data and insights.

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Protect What's Precious Toolkit

CHA has created a complimentary Protect What’s Precious Toolkit that includes a series of downloadable posters and informational cards that may be branded with your system’s logo, talking points for frontline staff and CCTV videos for use in your facilities. Together, we can make a difference for our most vulnerable neighbors.

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Millions of low income people and families are in danger of losing their Medicaid coverage. We’re working to prevent that from happening.

ACTION ALERT: Protect Medicaid from Deep Funding Cuts

Medicaid Fact Sheet

National Stories on Implications of Proposed Medicaid Cuts

State-Specific Resources

For Medicaid and CHIP Beneficiaries

For Catholic Health Care Employees

Protect What's Precious Toolkit

Medicaid makes it possible for people across the country to access high-quality, affordable health care services. Use our interactive map to see Medicaid's impact on each state.

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