Providence statement on proposed Medicaid cuts within budget reconciliation bill
THURSDAY, JULY 3 UPDATE
The passage of H.R. 1 by Congress poses a significant threat to the health and well-being of our communities, placing essential health programs and services at risk while stripping access to health care for millions of Americans. Eliminating nearly $1 trillion from Medicaid and the ACA marketplace funding over the next decade will impact every patient. These sweeping reductions will limit health services; lead to care delays and longer wait times, especially in emergency departments; and place undue strain on overburdened health care providers.
Our nearly 170-year tradition of meeting the needs of the community and serving the poor and vulnerable remains steadfast as we continue to support our communities through this time of uncertainty, including providing assistance with medical bills, such as free or discounted care, to those who qualify. Patients can learn more on Providence’s financial assistance website.
Providence also fully endorses the position taken earlier today by the Catholic Healthcare Association.
TUESDAY, JULY 1 UPDATE
The Senate's passage of H.R.1 includes deep and devastating cuts to Medicaid, which would destabilize hospitals and providers across the country and place access to vital health care services at risk.
If the House passes the bill in its current form, more than 11 million individuals will lose access to health care. Additionally, reducing funding for Medicaid by nearly $1 trillion over the next 10 years will impact every patient. These far-reaching funding reductions will limit health services; lead to care delays and longer wait times, especially in emergency departments; and place undue strain on overburdened health care providers.
Grounded in our Mission, Providence will continue to advocate for the preservation of Medicaid, and we urge lawmakers to recognize the integral role Medicaid plays in maintaining health care access across our communities.
Providence also fully endorses the position taken earlier today by the Catholic Healthcare Association.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21
Medicaid is a lifeline for millions of people across the country, including children, seniors, veterans, people with disabilities and pregnant patients. The steep cuts proposed in this bill are deeply concerning and would have a far-reaching and devastating impact on health care if passed. Providence continues to advocate for the preservation of Medicaid and urges lawmakers to recognize the integral role Medicaid plays in maintaining the health of our communities.
