Budget negotiations continue in Washington, DC with only 10 days until annual discretionary funding expires for Community Health Centers. At this critical time, we must let Congress know how important health centers are to 32.5 million patients nationwide! Your advocacy is needed to urge Congress to work together to pass a budget before the March 14 deadline and to make sure full annual funding for health centers is included in the final legislation:
• Funding Email Campaign In a press release yesterday, NACHC urged lawmakers to consider the impact of proposed cuts to Medicaid on safety-net programs. We are encouraged by statements from Pres. Trump and Speaker Johnson that the most damaging proposals regarding Medicaid have been taken off the table. Our educational advocacy is having a positive impact, and NACHC will continue to engage both sides of the aisle to understand how proposed changes to Medicaid will impact health centers and patients. Use NACHC’s Contact Us form to share any issues your health center is experiencing.