As lawmakers consider drastic cuts to the House Energy and Commerce Committee budget, Hillsdale Hospital is calling for immediate action to protect Medicaid, an essential program providing critical healthcare services to more than 2.6 million Michigan residents, including thousands within Hillsdale.
We invite our community to use this page as a dashboard for the latest news and reports on this issue.
What can you do?
Raise your voice to help us express our concern with cuts to Medicaid. Here’s what you can do to make a difference…
Contact Your Representatives
Visit mha.org or ruralhealth.us to send a pre-written or custom message to your representatives. You can also find your legislator at fiscalnote.com/find-your-legislator and call or email to express your concerns.
Stay Up To Date
As with many legislative issues, we don’t always know when we will receive updates regarding Congressional action. We will update this dashboard as frequently as possible and continue to share resources and stories on our social media platforms. Staying up to date on the latest reports and news items equips us to address misconceptions surrounding Medicaid recipients and the damaging impact of cuts.
Share Your Story
If you have a story to tell about how Medicaid has assisted you or a loved one, we want to help you share that story. Submit the form below or reach out directly to Communications Manager Kyrsten Newlon at knewlon@hillsdalehospital.com.
