Healthcare@: Quick signature: Protect our health care!

Quick signature: Tell Congress NO cuts to Medicaid, CHIP, and the ACA!
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Dear Rob,

Everyone should be able to see a doctor when they get sick. Everyone.

After President Biden called out Republicans during the State of the Union about proposing to cut Medicare and Social Security, Republicans relented and agreed not to cut those programs. [1] But now Republican leaders are setting their sights on cutting other critical healthcare programs for parents and families like: Medicaid, CHIP, and the Affordable Care Act (ACA). [2] THIS IS NOT OKAY!

Quick signature: Tell Republican leadership in Congress NOT to cut Medicaid, CHIP, and the ACA! *When you click, you'll automatically sign on if we already have your information.

What's happening? In order to win over far-right Republicans to become Speaker of the House, Rep. Kevin McCarthy agreed to hold the debt ceiling increase hostage in order to extract cuts to crucial programs like Medicaid, CHIP, and the ACA. [3] It is critical that we come together to protect these healthcare programs that provide crucial healthcare coverage to millions of families across the country.

More than half of America's children receive health coverage through Medicaid and CHIP. These healthcare programs ensure that children and families have access to essential medical care, including preventive services, prescription drugs, and maternity care. Without this coverage, millions of families would be unable to afford the health care they need, leading to worse health outcomes and higher medical costs in the long run. These programs are a safety net for families during times of economic hardship, when losing health coverage can be catastrophic.

Add your name! Tell Republican leaders in Congress NO cuts to health care for children and families! *When you click, you'll automatically sign on if we already have your information.

Medicaid, CHIP, and the ACA not only play a critical role in supporting families' health, these programs also reduce income inequality and benefit our economy. With over a decade worth of data, it is clear that the Affordable Care Act and its expansion of Medicaid reduced income inequality in states that fully embraced the law. [5] These programs are critical for low-income families, communities of color, disabled individuals, and elderly people.

Access to healthcare coverage also boosts our economy by enabling individuals to stay healthy and productive, reducing the cost of lost productivity and absenteeism. Additionally, health care is a critical component of job creation, as it enables people to be able to start small businesses without the fear of losing their health care and supports the growth of healthcare-related industries.

Don't forget to sign on to protect our health care!

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Dear Congress,

Everyone deserves to have access to health care. Medicaid, CHIP, and the Affordable Care Act are lifelines for children and families across the United States. They ensure people can receive essential medical care and protect families from financial catastrophe.

Access to healthcare coverage also boosts our economy by enabling individuals to stay healthy and productive, reducing the cost of lost productivity and absenteeism. Additionally, health care is a critical component of job creation, as it enables people to be able to start small businesses without the fear of losing their health care and supports the growth of healthcare-related industries.

Cutting these programs would be a step backward in our efforts to build a healthier and stronger economy and society. We should expand access to health care, not cut it! Say NO to any proposed cuts to these critical programs.

The bottom line is, we must ensure that millions of families continue to have access to the health care they need and deserve by protecting Medicaid, CHIP, and the ACA. Thank you for joining us in the fight to protect our health care!

The more people who speak out, the bigger our impact. Please take a moment to share our action link with your friends and family: https://action.momsrising.org/sign/hc_2023

Together we are a powerful voice for the health of families.
- Felicia, Tasmiha, Donna, Kristin and the whole MomsRising / MamásConPoder team

[1] PBS News Hour, 'We all apparently agree' on saving Medicare and Social Security, Biden teases during State of the Union
[2] Kaiser Health News, Biden Promises to Fight GOP on 'Gutting' Medicaid. Budget Talks Seem Like Another Story.
[3] Vox, The deal that may make Kevin McCarthy speaker, explained
[4] Bloomberg, Obamacare Is Boosting Economic Health
[5] Health Affairs, The Affordable Care Act Reduced Income Inequality In The US