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Health Care Leaders Urge Congress to Uphold President Trump’s Promise to Protect Medicaid Beneficiaries

Following President Trump’s statement that his administration is committed to protecting the Medicaid program and not undermining the millions of Americans who rely on it, the Modern Medicaid Alliance — which represents organizations caring for, representing, and serving Medicaid beneficiaries across the country — urged Congressional leaders to follow the President’s lead by opposing cuts to the Medicaid program.

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How many people does Medicaid cover?

86.7M

Total Medicaid / CHIP Enrollment

6.9M

Total CHIP Enrollment

21M

Total Medicaid Expansion Population

71.9M

Total Managed Care Enrollment

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Value of Medicaid

Medicaid helps millions of Americans every day. It is the largest health care program in the United States, covering about 25% of the U.S. population.

Medicaid serves a diverse array of people, including millions of children, Americans 65+, people with disabilities, and 2 million veterans.

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Protect Your Family’s Health

If you have coverage through Medicaid, or if your children are covered by Medicaid or CHIP, you must take action now to keep your coverage, or move to another type of health insurance.



About the Alliance

The Modern Medicaid Alliance is a partnership between real Americans who value Medicaid and leading advocacy organizations. Together we educate policymakers and the public about the positive benefits and results of Medicaid.

The Modern Medicaid Alliance highlights the need for innovations in Medicaid and how the program can improve lives and save money – our goal is to ensure that Medicaid’s best solutions reach as many beneficiaries as possible.