March 6, 2025 | Sacramento, CA — MedLegalNews.com — A coalition of all 50 state medical associations and the District of Columbia, representing hundreds of thousands of physicians and their 80 million Medicaid patients, is urging Congress to protect Medicaid and oppose the proposed Medicaid funding cuts. The proposed $880 billion spending reduction in the House Budget Resolution poses a serious threat to health care access for millions of vulnerable Americans.
The California Medical Association (CMA) is calling on physicians and patients to oppose these Medicaid funding cuts. Now is the time to take action and contact representatives in Congress to demand Medicaid funding protections.
How Did We Get Here?
Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed its budget resolution (H.Con.Res. 14) with a 217-215 vote. This resolution includes $2 trillion in cuts, with $880 billion coming from the House Energy and Commerce Committee, which oversees Medicaid.
CMA strongly urged California’s Congressional delegation to vote against these cuts. However, the vote mostly followed party lines, with only one Republican opposing the measure. Protect Medicaid
What’s Next?
The Senate must now either approve the House budget resolution or pass its own version. After that, both chambers must reconcile their differences before a final budget is set.
Three California Republican Representatives—Ken Calvert (R-Riverside), Young Kim (R-Orange/San Bernardino), and David Valadao (R-Tulare, Kern)—have stated that, while they voted for the budget resolution, they will not support the final bill unless Medicaid cuts are significantly reduced.
CMA will continue fighting to ensure Medicaid remains protected.
Click here to send a letter to your Representative explaining why this funding is critical for millions of Californians.
A Direct Threat to Our Safety Net
For decades, Medicaid has provided essential health care services to children, pregnant women, seniors, the disabled, veterans, and low-income working families.
In California, Medi-Cal covers nearly 38% of the state’s population, including half of all children. It provides primary and preventive care, supports home-based care for seniors and disabled individuals, and sustains rural hospitals and health care jobs. Losing this funding would be devastating.
If Congress approves these Medicaid cuts, millions of patients will lose coverage. Even those who keep their benefits may see reduced services and limited access to necessary medical care.
The Ripple Effect: Medicaid Cuts Will Hurt the Entire Health Care System
The proposed cuts would slash Medicaid funding by reducing federal matching funds. In addition, they would establish per capita caps that remove Medicaid’s funding guarantee and eliminate key financial support for managed care organizations and providers.
These changes would disproportionately harm rural communities, where hospitals and clinics rely on Medicaid funding to stay open. As a result, many rural hospitals, physician practices, clinics, and nursing homes could be forced to shut down. The financial burden would shift to hospitals and physicians, reducing access to care and worsening health outcomes.
In a joint letter, the coalition of state medical associations warned:
“As physicians, our obligation is to care for those who need us—sick children, the disabled, seniors in nursing homes, veterans, and those with chronic conditions or mental health needs. We urge Congress to reject Medicaid funding cuts that threaten patient care, coverage, and the viability of our entire health care system.”
Click here to read the full letter.
Take Action Now!
California has made great progress in expanding affordable health care through Medi-Cal managed care plans, community clinics, and hospitals, including rural, critical access, and children’s hospitals. However, these proposed Medicaid cuts would reverse that progress and put millions of lives at risk.
CMA urges you to join the fight. Demand that Congress rejects these cuts before it’s too late.
Click here to take action and protect Medicaid!
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FAQs: Medicaid Funding Cuts and Their Impact
Why are medical associations opposing Medicaid funding cuts?
Medical associations argue that Medicaid funding cuts would severely impact access to care, particularly for children, seniors, and low-income families.
How would Medicaid funding cuts affect California?
Medicaid funding cuts could threaten Medi-Cal programs that serve nearly 38% of Californians, reducing access to preventive care and hospital funding.
What happens if Congress approves the Medicaid funding cuts?
If approved, Medicaid funding cuts could lead to fewer services, longer wait times, and closures of rural hospitals and community clinics.
How can physicians and patients take action against Medicaid funding cuts?
Physicians and patients can contact their Congressional representatives and urge them to reject Medicaid funding cuts that endanger health care access.