Take Action to Protect Medicaid
Republicans slashed $1 trillion from Medicaid to fund tax breaks for billionaires. 7.5 million Americans could lose Medicaid coverage and 370+ hospitals face closure. It's time to speak up, show up, and fight back.
Three Ways to Make a Difference
Every action counts. Whether you have five minutes or five hours, here is how you can help protect Medicaid for millions of Americans.
Call Your Representative
A single phone call to your senator or representative can make a real difference. Congressional offices track every call — and when enough constituents speak up, lawmakers listen.
How to Get Started
- 1Call the Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121
- 2Ask to be connected to your senator or representative
- 3Say: "I'm a constituent and I oppose cuts to Medicaid. Millions of Americans depend on it."
- 4Share a personal story if Medicaid has helped you or your family
- 5Ask for their position on Medicaid funding and request a follow-up
Share on Social Media
Social media amplifies our message. When you share facts about Medicaid cuts, you help inform your community and put pressure on lawmakers who are watching public sentiment.
How to Get Started
- 1Share facts and graphics from this site with your followers
- 2Use #MedicaidAwarenessMonth and #ProtectMedicaid in your posts
- 3Tag your elected officials when sharing Medicaid stories
- 4Amplify stories from people who depend on Medicaid
- 5Share the weekly theme content each week of April
Attend an Event
Showing up in person sends a powerful message. Town halls, rallies, and community events give you a chance to look your representatives in the eye and demand they protect Medicaid.
How to Get Started
- 1Check your representative's website for upcoming town halls
- 2Attend local rallies and advocacy events in your area
- 3Organize a community gathering to discuss Medicaid impacts
- 4Bring signs, stories, and facts to share with attendees
- 5Invite friends and family — strength comes in numbers
Your Representatives Need to Hear From You
Phone calls are one of the most effective ways to influence your elected officials. Congressional staffers track constituent calls on every issue, and high call volumes directly impact how lawmakers vote.
You do not need to be an expert. Just be a constituent who cares about health care. Share your story, state your position, and ask your representative where they stand on Medicaid.
Sample Phone Script
“Hello, my name is [Your Name]and I’m a constituent from [Your City, State].
I’m calling to urge [Senator/Representative Name] to oppose any cuts to Medicaid. Nearly 70 million Americans depend on Medicaid for their health care, including children, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities.
Cutting $1 trillion from Medicaid to fund tax breaks for billionaires is wrong. It would strip Medicaid coverage from 7.5 million people and threaten hundreds of hospitals across the country.
[Optional: Share a personal story about how Medicaid has helped you or someone you know.]
Can you tell me where [Senator/Representative Name] stands on protecting Medicaid? Thank you for your time.”
Write a Letter
Handwritten letters carry significant weight with congressional offices. Write to your senators and representative about protecting Medicaid and mail it to their district office.
Email Your Officials
Visit your representative’s website to find their contact form. Write a personalized message about why Medicaid matters to you and your community.
Visit Their Office
Schedule a meeting at your representative’s local office. In-person meetings are among the most powerful forms of advocacy and create lasting impressions.
Every Voice Counts in This Fight
Medicaid protects 68 million Americans. Don't let Congress strip it away for billionaire tax cuts. Act now.
Spread the Word Online
Use these ready-made messages to share the facts about Medicaid cuts on your social media platforms. Copy, paste, and personalize.
General
Republicans cut $1 TRILLION from Medicaid to give tax breaks to billionaires. 7.5 million Americans could lose Medicaid coverage. This is wrong. #ProtectMedicaid #MedicaidAwarenessMonth
Medicaid covers 68 million Americans — including children, seniors, people with disabilities, and veterans. Cutting it is unconscionable. #MedicaidAwarenessMonth
370+ hospitals face closure because of Republican Medicaid cuts. That means longer drives to ERs, fewer doctors, and lives lost. #ProtectMedicaid
Personal Story
Medicaid helped [my family member/me] get the care [they/I] needed when [situation]. Cutting Medicaid means real people lose real care. #ProtectMedicaid #MedicaidAwarenessMonth
Without Medicaid, [describe impact]. I'm speaking up because no one should lose their health coverage so billionaires get tax breaks. #MedicaidAwarenessMonth
Call to Action
April is #MedicaidAwarenessMonth. Call (202) 224-3121 and tell your representatives to protect Medicaid. 68 million Americans are counting on us. #ProtectMedicaid
Your voice matters. Call Congress today at (202) 224-3121 and demand they stop cutting Medicaid. Our families, hospitals, and communities depend on it. #ProtectMedicaid
Hashtags to Use
Include these hashtags in your posts to join the national conversation and increase visibility.