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Congress is considering $2.17 trillion in federal Medicaid cuts. These cuts will heavily impact the nearly 2 million Georgians who are enrolled in the program. Medicaid is crucial for many people with disabilities, offering both health care and community-based supports to help them live fulfilling lives. These cuts will mean less funding for:
- Home and Community-Based Services such as NOW/COMP waivers.
- Healthcare services including hospital services, physician services, laboratory and x-ray services, and home health services.
- Assessment and treatment services for children with autism spectrum disorder.
- Katie Beckett Program services that allow children with disabilities to receive care at home rather than in institutions.
Congress is ALSO considering making it more difficult to get Social Security Income (SSI). This includes lowering the resource limit from $400 to $0, adding a sliding scale to SSI, and requiring school attendance for children to receive SSI.
Congress is not hearing enough from constituents about Medicaid and SSI. Members need to know who in their districts (YOU) are impacted and how cuts would financially impact communities. This bill will move through Congress fast. A first vote could come in early February. IT IS CRITICAL THAT THEY HEAR FROM YOU TODAY!
Call or email your Congressperson today! Click this link for their contact information and share your story of how Medicaid has impacted your life or that of a loved one. You can educate them on the importance of preserving Medicaid benefits for Georgians with disabilities who rely on it to access essential supports and services.
Share this email with other disability advocates and friends who can contact their lawmakers and SPEAK OUT TODAY ABOUT MEDICAID CUTS AND SSI CHANGES!
- GCDD’s Public Policy Team
Do you have questions about this Advocacy Alert?
Reach out to our Advocacy Team via email at info@gcdd.org.
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