Modern Medicaid Alliance Statement on House Budget Resolution
“The latest House vote breaks a vital promise to more than 70 million Americans who depend on the Medicaid program and now face the potential for unprecedented, destabilizing cuts to their coverage and access to care.”
Read Full StatementHow 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
News and Stories
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.
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.