Statement from the Partnership for Medicaid on Proposals to Cut Medicaid 

 WASHINGTON — The Partnership for Medicaid — a nonpartisan, nationwide coalition of organizations representing clinicians, health care providers, safety net health plans, and counties — calls on Congress to reject cuts to Medicaid during the budget reconciliation process. The Partnership for Medicaid stands ready to work with policymakers to identify more sustainable strategies to strengthen Medicaid and improve on its promise of providing high-quality coverage and access to care for populations in need. 

Medicaid currently provides health coverage to more than 80 million low-income people, including millions of children, including children with complex medical conditions, pregnant women, adults, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. In communities across the country, Medicaid plays an important role in providing access to maternity care, labor and delivery services, pediatric services, behavioral health services, primary and dental care, long-term services and supports, and other necessary services for patients who cannot afford other options for care. Read More