Cuts to Medicaid Are a Public Health Crisis: A Message from President and CEO Fran Palm

June 24th, 2025|Advocating for Access|
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Karlo came to Zufall Health facing life-threatening complications from years of suffering with alcohol use disorder. He spent months in the hospital, and doctors did not expect him to survive. Two years later, he’s maintaining his recovery with his Zufall care team and raising his young children.

Medicaid helped make that possible.

Medicaid helps Karlo afford Vivitrol, a medication that reduces cravings and prevents relapse—treatment that would otherwise be out of reach financially. It also supports his ongoing care for diabetes, allergies, and asthma.

Today, this vital program is at risk, and we need your help to protect it.

Call Your Senators or Email Your Senators.

In May, the House of Representatives passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a major budget reconciliation bill that includes significant changes to the Medicaid program. Last week, the Senate proposed even steeper cuts, and is expected to vote by July 4.

If enacted, 10.3 million people could lose Medicaid coverage by 2034, including 1.3 million who rely on both Medicaid and Medicare. The impact on community health centers like Zufall—where 1 in 3 patients depend on Medicaid—would be devastating.

Medicaid also covers nearly 1 in 4 Americans, including half of all children, one-third of people with disabilities, and many seniors and veterans. It’s supported by 77% of voters.

Has Medicaid saved your life like it did for Karlo? Are you one of the millions who depend on it? Is someone you love? We want to hear your story.

Share Your Medicaid Story.

Medicaid cuts threaten millions’ health and futures, and this urgent public health crisis demands action. Your voice matters! Whether calling senators or sharing your story, speaking out helps protect this vital program and those who depend on it.

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