Something to Think About!

May 26, 2025

The quote below is from the ANCOR statement on the House version of the “Big Beautiful Bill” that passed last week.  Note the highlighted sentence.   So we need to remain vigilant and active in our opposition!

“Protecting Medicaid is necessary to protect people with disabilities. The U.S. House voted today to approve a total of at least $715 billion in cuts to federal health programs, with Medicaid bearing the brunt of those reductions, thereby putting people with disabilities in jeopardy of losing access to crucial supports and services,” said Barbara Merrill, chief executive officer at ANCOR.”

“Even though the approved cuts are not directly aimed at community-based services, the non-mandatory nature of these supports means people with disabilities will be harmed as a result. The health, safety and quality of life of people with disabilities hinges on a robust and adequately resourced Medicaid program. Their right to live full and independent lives in their communities—rights we should all be able to enjoy—hangs in the balance.”