CHC: Creating Healthier Communities Releases Statement on Senate Passage of Reconciliation Bill and Proposed Cuts to Medicaid

The Senate’s passage of the reconciliation bill that slashes Medicaid  brings us to a heartbreaking crossroads — one that threatens the health, dignity, and futures of millions of people.

At CHC: Creating Healthier Communities, we believe every person — no matter their zip code, income, or background — deserves access to the care they need to live full, healthy lives. These cuts would tear at the fabric of our nation’s promise, unraveling the safety net that protects children with asthma, older adults managing chronic illnesses, working parents choosing between a paycheck and a doctor’s visit, and people with disabilities who rely on home-based support to live independently.

This isn’t just about numbers on a spreadsheet. This is about neighbors, grandparents, coworkers, and children. If Medicaid is cut, the harm will ripple far and wide. Hospitals in rural towns will close. Community health clinics will cut services. Nonprofits and small businesses that depend on Medicaid’s stability will be forced to make impossible choices.

We are standing at an inflection point. Will we turn our backs on the most vulnerable, or will we rise to protect them?

CHC stands firmly against these proposed Medicaid cuts. We call on lawmakers in the House to reject this path of harm and instead choose policies that affirm life, protect families, and strengthen communities. Because behind every Medicaid statistic is a story, a life and a future worth fighting for.