As the House and Senate leadership continue their deliberations on the FY 2025 budget resolutions, the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) urges Congress to seriously consider the impact of proposed cuts to Medicaid on safety-net programs.
Fifty percent of Community Health Center (CHC) patients (16 million of 32.5 million served nationwide) rely on Medicaid and have few other options for healthcare coverage. CHCs have a strong track record of delivering substantial savings to the health care system, including Medicaid, by providing affordable, effective primary care and reducing utilization of higher cost settings, such as Emergency Departments. NACHC urges lawmakers to oppose any cuts to Medicaid that would impact access to essential health services for millions of Americans.
We are encouraged by statements from President Trump and Speaker Johnson that the most damaging proposals regarding Medicaid have been taken off the table. NACHC will continue to engage both sides of the aisle to understand how proposed changes to Medicaid will impact CHCs, patients, and healthcare costs. CHCs and Medicaid work together to make Americans healthy, and it is essential for lawmakers to protect Medicaid benefits for those who rely on the program for access to primary and preventive care.