Caring Across Generations

Ahead of the ACA Anniversary on Sunday, this week’s #MedicaidMinute explores how the ACA has expanded and strengthened the Medicaid program. The health care for millions is at risk which is why we are fighting hard to #ProtectMedicaid.

You know and love someone who depends on Medicaid. Cuts to Medicaid would have devastating impacts on 80 million people across the country. These cuts could put millions of children, families, aging and disabled people at risk of losing life-saving health care services. We can’t let cuts to Medicaid happen. We won’t let it happen. That’s why we’re taking action this week in the states to #ProtectMedicaid! Stay tuned for more updates on how to take action this week and beyond.

Medicaid is under threat, and millions of people could lose the care they rely on. That's why we're coming together for a #ProtectMedicaid Week of Action—to fight back and make our voices heard. This week, we're mobilizing in communities across the country and gathering at state representative offices to demand strong, fully funded Medicaid programs that meet the needs of every family. Joined by caregivers, people with disabilities, aging community members, and allied advocates we're headed to California, Michigan, Georgia, and Illinois to hold our elected officials accountable and push for bold action to strengthen our nation's care infrastructure. Because we all know that #CareCantWait.

Whether that's aging parents choosing where to live, families accessing quality childcare, or disabled people directing their own support, everyone deserves to make choices about their care with dignity.

35 years ago today, disability activists crawled up the steps of the U.S. Capitol building – demonstrating with their bodies what the lack of disability justice costs us. Their actions at the Capitol Crawl paved the path for the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Today, we remember and honor the actions they took, and we continue in the fight for disability justice by fighting for a care system that we can all depend on. In the spirit of that fight, our Tory Cross joined other members of our team at a rally to protect our healthcare today at the Capitol. Of the nearly 80 million people who rely on Medicaid, 10 million are disabled people – we won’t stop fighting not just to protect Medicaid but expand it so we can create a care system that serves all of us. #ProtectMedicaid

Medicaid isn’t just healthcare—it’s a lifeline. Nearly 80 million people rely on it, including 54 million older adults, children, and disabled people. 77% of Americans support it—so why do politicians keep trying to cut it? ?? Call Congress NOW at 866-426-2631 and tell them to #ProtectMedicaid! #HandsOffMedicaid

Who would be impacted by cuts to Medicaid? Nicole’s brother Chris, for one. This week’s #MedicaidMinute reminds us what’s really at stake with Medicaid cuts. Medicaid is the main source of home- and community-based services in the U.S, and cuts to the program could lead to millions of people losing access to long-term care. Watch to the end for a #ProtectMedicaid message from Chris!

From SoonerCare to Medi-Cal: Depending on where you live, Medicaid may go by a different name. But no matter the name, Medicaid is at risk – and we’re ready to protect it. Do you know what Medicaid is called in your state? #ProtectMedicaid

Medicaid is essential for millions of women’s care needs at every stage of life. Cuts to Medicaid would not only take health care coverage away from millions of people, but would also make it harder for part-time workers with inconsistent hours, caregivers, and mothers to get the care they deserve. We must tell Congress: no cuts to Medicaid! #WomensHistoryMonth #ProtectMedicaid

Attacks on diversity, disability, and Medicaid are attacks on millions of families. As our Nicole Jorwic told Axios, rolling back support for disabled people “harkens back to the time when people with disabilities were put behind closed doors instead of being celebrated and supported.” We won’t go back. We need policies that uplift caregivers and care recipients—not push them further to the margins. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eRBeVSSC #ProtectMedicaid