All Arizona families deserve high-quality healthcare that we can afford, from routine check-ups to major surgeries. All of us should be able to see a doctor when we’re sick or injured, get treatment, and get well.

But right now, Congress is considering $880 billion in cuts to Medicaid, one of the country’s largest health insurance programs. Here in Arizona, Medicaid is better known as AHCCCS, and it provides health insurance to more than two million people.

“As foster parents, we rely on several different state services and funding sources to provide the best care for foster children while they are in our home. Mercy Care, our contracted Medicaid health insurance, has covered multiple therapies, doctor’s appointments, and hospital stays. The Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) has provided support through speech and occupational therapy. Our enrollment in WIC has been incredibly helpful as grocery costs rise. Without these sources of funding and services, we would not be able to offer a warm and loving home for foster children in their time of need.”

– Jenni and George, Foster Parents

“I am a teacher in Arizona and because of low pay and raising a family of four, including three under the age of three, we are reliant on AHCCCS for healthcare and WIC for assistance. Without both of these we would be in serious trouble of being able to afford our home and feed our family.”

– Joel, Teacher

Cuts That Hurt Every Corner of Arizona

These cuts will be devastating to hundreds of thousands of Arizonans. Families and individuals dependent on AHCCCS for their health insurance could lose their coverage overnight. Imagine a dad unable to get cancer care, a grandmother on dialysis forced to skip treatments, or a mom cancelling much-needed therapies for her disabled child. 

Whether you are an elected official, an organizational or non-profit leader, or just a concerned citizen, we urge you to speak out now and let your elected officials know that these cuts are not acceptable.

The economic impacts will be equally severe. The loss of $1.5 to 2 billion a year in federal funding is likely to lead to hospital closures, along with layoffs. Health care is one of the state’s largest economic sectors and directly employs more than 400,000 people. 

These cuts will impact every Arizonan and every part of the state, from students in rural areas to seniors to military families.

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