URGENT CALL ALERT: Tell Your Congressional Representative to Oppose Cuts to Medicaid

On Tuesday, February 25 the U.S. House of Representatives is planning to vote “Yes” or “No” on catastrophic cuts to disability services. Call (866)426-2631 to tell your Congressional Representative to oppose any cuts to Medicaid, which funds Medi-Cal programs!

The vote to cut Medicaid by hundreds of billions of dollars would dramatically impact the availability of services for Californians with intellectual and developmental disabilities. If Congress and President Trump sign a cut to Medicaid into law then California would lose tens of billions of dollars and would likely be forced into cutting programs funded by Medicaid (California’s Medi-Cal). So, what are those programs? Here is a quick snapshot of services and supports that would be threatened:

• All regional center services for Californians with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families (supported living, supported employment, transportation, day programs, respite, early intervention, group homes, and many more).
• In-Home Supportive Services for people with disabilities and seniors (IHSS).
• Covered health care for people with disabilities, low-income children, pregnant mothers, and other low-income Californians (Medi-Cal).
• All long-term care services, including nursing facilities, prescription drugs, and home and community-based services. (HCBS)
• School services and therapies for children on Medi-Cal, including school psychologists, speech and language therapists, personal care aides, nurses, and more.

Representative David Valadao, a Republican Member of Congress in the greater Bakersfield region, is being widely praised for raising concerns with the proposed cuts to Medicaid. Additionally, last week the disability community participated in rallies and townhalls in the districts of Representatives Ken Calvert, Jay Obernolte, and Young Kim in hopes that those representatives will also raise their voice to protect their constituents from these harmful cuts. Click HERE to watch media coverage of the rally at the office of Rep. Jay Obernolte. The threat continues, however, that this Tuesday Speaker Mike Johnson will secure the votes he needs in the House to pass the Medicaid cuts.

ACT NOW! Call (866)426-2631 to tell your Member of Congress to oppose any cuts to Medicaid!