The Trump Administration’s “Big Beautiful Bill” was passed by House Republicans on May 22 and contains significant Medicaid cuts that could leave millions of Americans without coverage as well as severely reduce access to care. The proposed bill also includes cuts to Medicare funding, new restrictions on federal loans for medical students, and provisions to create a permanent, inflation-based mechanism for annual updates to Medicare physician payments. The legislation now heads to the Senate, where it will face further debate by lawmakers.
The proposed legislation seeks to accomplish the following:
Medicaid:
Medicare:
CMS:
Outside of Congress, the Center for Medicaid Services (CMS) has also made announcements that could threaten access to healthcare:
Please contact Emma Sharp with any questions.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released their CMS Fast Facts resource document for 2022 – 2025. The document includes summary information on Medicare and Medicaid total program enrollment, utilization, and expenditures, as well as the total number of Medicare providers, including physicians by specialty area.
There are a number of new items provided in 2025:
Congress is making decisions that could deeply harm people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). A proposed budget could slash Medicaid by at least $715 billion, putting essential supports and lives at risk.
These cuts aren’t just numbers on a budget document; they’re a threat to the independence, dignity, and community of those we support.
📣 Take Action Today: Call or email your U.S. Senators and Representative.
Tell them: Reject Medicaid cuts. Protect services for people with I/DD.
Your voice matters. Now more than ever, it must be heard.
Use the ANCOR Advocacy Toolbox to contact your federal officials today!
Message from Pennsylvania Health Access Network (PHAN):
Last night, the House Budget Committee advanced its Budget Reconciliation bill that would terminate healthcare for over half a million Pennsylvanians who get their health coverage through Medicaid and the marketplace and double health insurance premiums for many more.
Next, the bill is scheduled for a vote in the Rules Committee on Wednesday night and a possible floor vote on Thursday.
Now is the time to take action. Please contact members of the House of Representatives this week and let them know that your organization opposes the bill. It is particularly important to contact Representatives Fitzpatrick, Bresnahan, and Mackenzie. Let us know how your conversation went by emailing Bill England.