Recent budget proposals in Congress have sparked concern across the country particularly for seniors who rely on Medicaid for essential long term care.
Posts by well-known public figures like @BernieSanders and @RBReich have brought attention to potential Medicaid cuts that could impact millions, including:
- Over 2 million adults with disabilities
- Nearly 18 million children, and
- Many low-income seniors in nursing homes or receiving in-home care.
Americans want their Republican representatives to give a clear response to a simple question:
Are you going to vote for tax breaks for billionaires and cut funding for Medicaid, nutrition, and housing?
They should have the guts to answer. pic.twitter.com/agp5cZZIaU
— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) April 30, 2025The so-called “moderate” GOP position on Medicaid cuts is no cuts above $500 billion.
Hello? That would mean 18 million children and 2 million adults with disabilities lose health care coverage, according to the latest estimates.
What’s “moderate” about that?
— Robert Reich (@RBReich) April 30, 2025So what does this mean for older adults and families?
If enacted, these cuts could reduce federal contributions to Medicaid, forcing states to tighten eligibility or reduce services especially for long-term care programs, which many seniors depend on when Medicare falls short.
Medicaid helps cover:
- Nursing home care
- Assisted living (in some states)
- In-home caregiving
- Adult daycare and community health support
What you can do:
Visit your state’s Medicaid portal to review your current eligibility: https://www.medicaid.gov/about-us/contact-us/index.html
If you’re denied or affected, you have the right to file an appeal.
Contact your local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for personalized guidance.
“It’s scary to think about losing care,” said one caregiver in Ohio. “But knowing my mom qualifies and how to check that gives us peace of mind.”
As budget negotiations continue, we’ll monitor developments. In the meantime, staying informed is the best defense.
