Stay Informed
Stay Up to Date About Proposals to Cut or Change Medicaid and Medicare
Healthcare has always been a part of many congressional debates --- especially when Medicaid is being discussed.
Some proposals would make employment mandatory for those desperately trying to get to doctor’s appointments, physical therapy and more, cutting benefits, or partially privatizing the system could then set the stage
to impact Medicare.
Follow trusted sources like:
- AARP recommends contacting your state Medicaid office to understand specific requirements and potential consequences.
- AARP also recommends that if you are no longer eligible for Medicaid then explore Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs) https://www.aarp.org/medicare/medicare-savings-program/
- State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIP) -https://www.shiphelp.org/
Share fact sheets like this the one on AARP (What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid) and (How to Get Help Enrolling in Medicare) - https://www.aarp.org/medicare/faq/difference-between-medicare-and-medicaid/
Advocate
Sign Petitions and Open Letters
Grassroots efforts can work.
Sign and share active petitions through:
- Healthcare Sections at AARP - NEED LINK
- MoveOn.org Petitions
https://campaigns.moveon.org/petitions/
Contact Your Representatives
Tell Congress you care about Medicare and Medicaid and
support legislation expanding Healthcare Benefits
Tell Congress that the CDC and the NIH and the research and
testing that they do matters to YOU
Easy tools to call or email:
- 5 Calls to easily find contact information and useful language.
- Common Cause "Find Your Lawmakers" - NEED LINK
- Indivisible's Action Tools - NEED LINK
Support Expanding Healthcare Benefits and Get Involved
when programs at the CDC and NIH are being CUT
Support leaders and legislation aiming to:
- Lift the payroll tax cap (so the wealthiest pay fairly)
- Expand benefits to meet rising costs
- Protect the Affordable Care Act
Join Advocacy Groups
Groups you can join or donate to include:
National Committee to Preserve Social Security & Medicare
Alliance for Retired Americans
Join AARP’s Advocacy Network
AARP has a specific "Action Center" where you can sign petitions, email lawmakers, and join national campaigns about Social Security and Medicare.
Sign up here: AARP Action Center
Use AARP's Advocacy Tools
They provide email templates, talking
points, and social media graphics to make it super easy to spread the word.
ACT
Vote with Healthcare in Mind
Research where candidates stand on Healthcare before elections.
Sites like Ballot Ready can help you find candidate positions.
Attend AARP Local Events
They hold town halls, rallies, and webinars across the country to educate the public and reach lawmakers.
Find upcoming events: AARP Events Near You
Become an AARP Volunteer Advocate
You can volunteer to call voters, meet with lawmakers, or testify at hearings (in person or virtually).
Learn more here: AARP Volunteer Opportunities - https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/
