Medicaid

“Reverse Medicaid cuts and expand coverage in South Carolina.”

“Reverse cuts that threaten South Carolinians’ healthcare coverage.”

“Reverse the Republican Medicaid cuts that jeopardize our hospitals, reduce coverage, and increase overall costs for the system that families in Illinois’ 8th District will incur.”

“Restore Tom Kean Jr. and MAGA Republicans’ cuts to Medicaid and Medicare, that will reduce the number of Americans with health insurance and drive up overall healthcare costs.”

“Rolling back Trump’s Medicaid cuts: The Republican budget makes deep cuts to Medicaid, ACA premium support, and hospitals across the country. Step one will be reversing these damaging policies immediately so working people can access care and hospitals can avoid closure.”

“Fighting Against Cuts to These Crucial Programs: In Congress, I’ll vote against any legislation that makes cuts to Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid — and I’ll stand up to the GOP’s attacks on these crucial programs wherever I can. I’ll also work to undo the Big Beautiful Bill’s cuts to Medicaid that endanger care for many of our seniors.”

“Reverse the harmful Medicaid cuts impacting families. Protect and fully restore Medicaid expansion, reversing harmful Republican cuts and ensuring families, seniors, and disabled Marylanders get the coverage they need.”

“Immediately reverse the Medicaid cuts that will kick more than 100,000 Iowans off their health care and close rural hospitals and nursing homes”

“Reversing the Medicaid cuts that will devastate Iowa families, nursing homes, and rural hospitals.”

“Healthcare: Restore the cuts to Medicaid and provide Medicare for All. In the richest country in the world, we can give people healthcare. Simple.”

“Carbon is also disproportionately affected by Mackenzie’s vote on the One Big Beautiful Bill to gut Medicaid and SNAP. I’ll work to repeal it and bring those dollars back.”

“So in Congress in January, we got to put the floor back under Medicaid. The system needs a lot of reform. The ACA was never perfect. We all know that. But we cannot make the reforms that are necessary in health care with millions of Americans off of the insurance rolls.”

“Reverse Medicaid and Affordable Care Act cuts and fund rural hospitals.”

“Roy Cooper would lower health care costs by making sure that doctors make decisions about your health care, not insurance companies. Roy will work to reverse the Affordable Care Act tax credit expiration and cuts to Medicaid that have driven up health care costs for everyone; and put patient care first at hospitals. He’d also cap annual out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs, and require Medicare to broaden negotiations with drug makers to make medicines more affordable.”

“Reverse cuts that leave people without health insurance or unable to afford the coverage they have. North Carolina saw the largest drop of any state in Affordable Care Act enrollment. Reinstate the ACA tax credits and reverse Medicaid cuts. This will help lower costs for everyone’s premiums, including people who get their health insurance through an employer.”

“Roy Cooper believes that doctors should decide your health care, not insurance companies and he’d reverse the Affordable Care Act tax credit expiration and cuts to Medicaid that leave people without the coverage they need and drive up prices for everyone. He’d also require Medicare to broaden negotiations with drug makers to make prescriptions more affordable and strengthen oversight of hospital mergers that put profits over patients. He’d crack down on pharmacy benefit managers that pocket savings instead of passing them on to patients, curb surprise billing and cap annual out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs. He’d prevent medical debt by requiring hospitals to auto-enroll patients in charity care and increase enforcement of upfront pricing to make health care costs more transparent.”

“Roy believes that the ACA (or Obamacare) tax credit expiration and cuts to Medicaid should be reversed to get people the coverage they need and wants to lower premiums for everyone, including those who get their health insurance through their employer.”

“I’m ready to go to Washington to work with anyone I can to take on health insurance companies that are crushing working families with hidden fees and denied claims, make health care cost less and reverse the devastating cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act.”

“Protect and expand Medicaid coverage”

“Protect and expand Medicaid and Medicare”

“Protect Medicare and Medicaid from cuts.”

“Number one is protecting Medicaid, stopping the impending Medicaid budget cuts”

“I will be doing everything I can to stop these budget cuts because it will devastate health care for all of us. It’s not just going to impact people who are currently on the Medicaid program.”

“Fighting Against Cuts to These Crucial Programs: In Congress, I’ll vote against any legislation that makes cuts to Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid — and I’ll stand up to the GOP’s attacks on these crucial programs wherever I can. I’ll also work to undo the Big Beautiful Bill’s cuts to Medicaid that endanger care for many of our seniors.”

“Reverse the harmful Medicaid cuts impacting families. Protect and fully restore Medicaid expansion, reversing harmful Republican cuts and ensuring families, seniors, and disabled Marylanders get the coverage they need.”

“Protecting Medicare, Medicaid, & Pushing for Universal Healthcare”

“We need to protect and strengthen Medicare and Medicaid, negotiate down the price of prescription drugs, and push for universal, affordable healthcare. We need a strong public option so that any American who wants to participate in Medicare can do so.”

“Defending the Affordable Care Act & Medicaid and expanding Medicare to include vision, dental, and hearing.”

“I’m ready to be an independent voice for North Carolina focused on better paying jobs, affordable health care, protecting Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security and just making stuff cost less.”

“Protect Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and the veterans who served us.”

“In his announcement, Dembo emphasized the need for good-paying jobs, fighting back against cuts to Medicaid and affordable healthcare, and doing more to strengthen the economy and lower the cost of living in Central Kentucky – including his opposition to the tariffs that are hurting critical Kentucky industries and jobs.”

“Dembo will lower healthcare costs and safeguard Medicaid;”

“In Congress, I’ll work to make healthcare affordable for everyone by extending health care tax credits that lower costs, protecting Medicaid funding, capping out-of-pocket expenses, getting the government to negotiate fair drug prices, and fighting for a public option to expand health care access.”

“In the meantime, I categorically oppose the privatization of Medicare or the attempt to cut Medicaid or destroy the ACA market by cutting subsidies.”

“Fight to restore and protect Medicaid funding.”

“I’ll support robust Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security so the folks most at risk in our communities have the support they need. Let’s have robust Medicare services that allow folks to age with dignity — including services such as home and community based care, and dental and vision are covered for Medicare patients.”

“The reason we have programs like Medicare and Medicaid in the first place is because the market fails to cover the needs of seniors, low-income families, and those with disabilities. It’s our responsibility to continue supporting these vital programs to ensure these individuals can get the care they need.”

“We need to protect and strengthen Medicare and Medicaid, negotiate down the price of prescription drugs, and push for universal, affordable healthcare. We need a strong public option so that any American who wants to participate in Medicare can do so.”

“One in three Kentuckians rely on Medicaid for their health coverage. Cutting Medicaid hurts families, threatens our hospitals, and eliminates good-paying jobs. We need to reverse these cuts and fully fund Medicaid so that working families and seniors can access the care they need.”

“Peggy has been a steadfast advocate at the state level for programs including Medicaid and Meals on Wheels.”

“I will work to restore affordability protections, strengthen Medicaid, Medicare and the ACA, and make sure every family in the 7th District has a fair chance to stay healthy.”

“We already have programs that work, Medicare and Medicaid, that millions of families, including mine, rely on every day. They are incredibly popular, boasting 70–80 percent favorability. We should be strengthening them, expanding access, and building toward a system where everyone in this country can afford the care they need.”

“Strengthen and expand the ACA, Medicare, and Medicaid—So that every family, every senior, and every child can count on stable, affordable coverage.”

“Christina’s plan would cap premiums and out-of-pocket costs, negotiate prices for more prescription drugs, strengthen and expand the ACA, Medicare and Medicaid, let public servants such as police officers buy into Medicare early, ban surprise medical bills, and invest in doctors, nurses and rural care.”

“I will continue to build on the progress we made in Congress to strengthen the ACA, reinstate the ACA tax credits that helped lower costs for middle class families, expand access to health care, cut prescription drug prices, and ensure Medicaid and Medicare are properly funded.”

“Advocated for protecting healthcare access in Michigan’s budget: Publicly emphasized the importance of Medicaid and healthcare funding for patients, jobs, and rural communities.”

“We have the money. It’s about priorities. Instead of tax breaks for billionaires, I will fight to invest in Medicaid, Medicare, and hospitals so families get care without crushing debt.”

“Strengthen Medicare and Medicaid, protect body autonomy.”

“We need to enact legislation that lowers healthcare costs in South Carolina, including reducing drug prices, expanding access to Medicaid, and protecting our rural hospitals.”

“Protect and expand Medicaid coverage”

“Protect and expand Medicaid and Medicare”

“Reverse Medicaid cuts and expand coverage in South Carolina.”

“He succeeded in getting a bipartisan agreement to expand Medicaid, which in early 2025 has already brought health care to more than 650,000 North Carolinians.”

“Starting from his first days in office, Governor Cooper fought to expand Medicaid. He led the charge by holding roundtable events across the state and building a non-traditional coalition of advocates – conservative sheriffs, business leaders, Republican county commissioners – who knew that Medicaid expansion would benefit their communities. Ultimately, Governor Cooper succeeded in moving a Republican supermajority legislature to pass Medicaid expansion into law after many years of opposing the program.”

“Roy has fought tirelessly for Medicaid expansion that would extend coverage to half a million people, including families and veterans, without additional state tax dollars.”

“Roy has been laser-focused on lowering health care costs for North Carolinians. In 2023, he assembled a bipartisan coalition to expand Medicaid for hundreds of thousands of working North Carolinians, lowering costs for everyone. Nearly 715,000 people are now covered because of Medicaid expansion. Medicaid expansion also provided a lifeline for rural communities, bringing an influx of critical federal funding to help keep rural hospitals and emergency rooms open. Roy also created a first-in-the-nation solution to help relieve more than $6.5 billion in medical debt for over 2.5 million North Carolinians, many of whom are in debt because insurance companies refused to pay legitimate medical bills, and to prevent this debt from accruing in the future.”

“As Governor, I expanded Medicaid for hundreds of thousands of working North Carolinians, helping to lower health care costs for everyone.”

“As Governor, I fought to expand Medicaid for hundreds of thousands of working North Carolinians, helping to lower health care costs for everyone.”

“As Governor, three years ago today, I proudly signed Medicaid Expansion into law for North Carolinians”

“As Governor, Roy Cooper was able to bring Democrats and Republicans together to make real progress on health care, expanding Medicaid and helping hundreds of thousands of working North Carolinians get access to health insurance.”

“I’ll also work to expand access to Medicaid in our rural communities, where hospitals are closing and too many families are going without care.”

“Protecting and expanding Medicaid, SSI, and SSDI”

“Strengthen and expand the ACA, Medicare, and Medicaid—So that every family, every senior, and every child can count on stable, affordable coverage.”

“Christina’s plan would cap premiums and out-of-pocket costs, negotiate prices for more prescription drugs, strengthen and expand the ACA, Medicare and Medicaid, let public servants such as police officers buy into Medicare early, ban surprise medical bills, and invest in doctors, nurses and rural care.”

“It also builds on their work last year to enact the peoples’ will and expand Medicaid, which has enabled more than 57,000 Maine people to access life-saving health care.”

“Medicaid expansion is essential to keeping the doors on our rural hospitals open, providing individuals with the tools to combat addiction, and stabilizing health care costs for everyone. Not to mention, it will provide health care coverage to an estimated 70,000 Mainers.”

“While Huizenga voted to slash Medicaid, rip health care away from families, raise their health care costs, and give tax cuts to billionaires and special interests, Senator McCann has fought to expand Medicaid and increase access to quality health care for every Michigan family.”

“That’s why one of my proudest votes in the Michigan Legislature was to expand access to Medicaid to over a million people in Michigan, making it possible for more families to have real, quality health care.”

“Voted to expand Medicaid: McCann voted for Michigan’s 2013 Medicaid expansion legislation (HB 4714), which expanded eligibility for low-income residents.”

“Sean voted to expand Medicaid in Michigan, and to prevent corporations from price gouging during emergencies.”

“I’ll defend Social Security and expand Medicare and Medicaid so every senior can retire with dignity.”

“Expand Medicaid in North Carolina and stop federal sabotage by corrupt politicians.”

“Nobody should go bankrupt because they got cancer. I will expand Medicaid, lower costs, and make sure healthcare is based on need, not net worth.”

“I will push to expand Medicaid and protect it from federal sabotage. Over two million North Carolinians rely on Medicaid, and I will fight to keep them covered.”

“I will fight to expand Medicaid, protect Medicare, and make sure body autonomy and reproductive freedom stay protected in North Carolina. Healthcare is a right. Period.”

“I will work to expand Medicaid, keep rural hospitals open, and stop politicians from ripping coverage away. Healthcare is a right, not a bargaining chip.”

“Chris served three terms on New Hampshire’s Executive Council, where he fought to expand Medicaid, invest in renewable energy, and protect funding for Planned Parenthood.”

“On the Executive Council, Chris voted to expand Medicaid to bring down health care costs and increase access for tens of thousands of Granite Staters.”

“While serving on the New Hampshire Executive Council, Chris voted to expand Medicaid to over 50,000 people, increasing access to affordable health care and expanding addiction and recovery treatment for Granite Staters.”

“On the New Hampshire Executive Council, Chris voted to expand Medicaid, one of the most important tools in the fight against the opioid and substance use epidemic.”

“Protect and expand Medicaid, and fight every attempt by Trump and congressional Republicans to gut coverage for tens of millions of low-income Americans.”

“That means defending the Affordable Care Act, ensuring Medicaid covers mental and behavioral health issues, and protecting reproductive freedom through federal legislation.”

“Supported legislation to improve maternal health outcomes and strengthen care for mothers across Maryland, including: The Maryland Maternal Health Act to strengthen prenatal and postpartum care. Legislation to expand Medicaid coverage for at-home blood pressure monitoring to prevent pregnancy-related complications.”

“Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies: Locking in 12-month postpartum Medicaid coverage, expanding Medicaid reimbursement for doulas and midwives, and expanding the RxKids program nationally.”

“Make coverage and care permanent – Pass Medicare for All to guarantee every single mother and baby dignified healthcare without premiums, co-pays, and deductibles, and also include coverage for doulas and midwives. At a minimum, lock in 12-month postpartum Medicaid coverage nationwide, expand Medicaid reimbursement for doulas and midwives, and fund community-based programs like Healthy Start and home-visiting services (MIECHV) nationwide.”

“Seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income Americans who rely on Medicare and Medicaid face serious gaps in coverage. Peggy will fight to expand Medicare and Medicaid coverage to include essential healthcare like vision, dental, and hearing.”

“Rebuild our mental healthcare system by expanding funding for community-based mental health care, case management, and peer support services, and expanding mental health services covered under Medicaid.”

“In the legislature, Josh has been on the front lines of fighting for better health care. He has sponsored legislation to cap insulin costs at $25/month, to expand access to dental services under Medicaid, to protect patients in nursing homes, and to eliminate long waiting lists for Medicaid home and community-based services waivers.”

“He is fighting to improve Medicaid benefits for individuals with disabilities, and sponsored legislation to eliminate 14C certificates, which allow for-profit companies to pay disabled workers a subminimum wage.”

“SB 1464 (Author: Wiener; adopted as part of the budget): Expanding dental care to people with special needs. People with developmental disabilities or cognitive impairments frequently need much more complex dental treatment than other people. For example, they may need more time with a dentist, multiple visits, or multiple people present. Yet, Denti-Cal only paid for one short, non-complex dental visit. As a result, these individuals with special needs frequently went without dental care and thus developed severe oral health problems. SB 1464, which Scott’s team was able to pass as part of the budget, funds the needed complex care for people with special oral health needs.”

“Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies: Locking in 12-month postpartum Medicaid coverage, expanding Medicaid reimbursement for doulas and midwives, and expanding the RxKids program nationally.”

“Strengthen the safety net – Secure multi-year Community Health Center Fund reauthorization so Federally Qualified Health Centers can plan and hire beyond a year at a time, and establish Medicaid reimbursement parity for community health workers and patient navigators. Adjust rules to enable cities and counties to build, better partner with, and administer Federally Qualified Health Centers.”

“Make coverage and care permanent – Pass Medicare for All to guarantee every single mother and baby dignified healthcare without premiums, co-pays, and deductibles, and also include coverage for doulas and midwives. At a minimum, lock in 12-month postpartum Medicaid coverage nationwide, expand Medicaid reimbursement for doulas and midwives, and fund community-based programs like Healthy Start and home-visiting services (MIECHV) nationwide.”

“We have a challenging time recruiting and retaining health care providers. Medicaid adequately funding that system and making sure it truly covers the cost of care would go a long way in making this a place where providers can come work, have a career”

“Increase Medicaid reimbursement rates and federal grant funding for mental health and substance use disorder services”

“Yet Medicaid home and community-based services are chronically underfunded, leaving hundreds of thousands of eligible seniors on waiting lists while institutional care remains the default option the system is built to pay for. We must fix this.”

“Federal investment in home and community-based services (HCBS). Increase the federal Medicaid matching rate for home health and personal care services, incentivizing states to expand eligibility, reduce waiting lists, and improve caregiver wages — addressing both access and the workforce shortage that limits capacity.”

“End the institutional bias in long-term care financing. Current Medicaid rules make it easier to fund a nursing home bed than a home health aide. This platform directs CMS to revise reimbursement structures so that home and community-based care is funded on equal footing with institutional alternatives, giving seniors and their families a genuine choice.”

“In the legislature, Josh has been on the front lines of fighting for better health care. He has sponsored legislation to cap insulin costs at $25/month, to expand access to dental services under Medicaid, to protect patients in nursing homes, and to eliminate long waiting lists for Medicaid home and community-based services waivers.”

“I will oppose Medicaid cuts, funding caps, and work requirements that push eligible people out of care.”

“Like most Americans, I believe that programs like Medicaid should not only help people get back on their feet, but also into the workforce when possible. But the fact is, over 90% of people on Medicaid are already working, caregiving, in school, or have an illness or disability. Expanding work requirements won’t put more people to work; it will just bury families in paperwork and cause nearly 6 million Americans to lose their health care.”

“Medicaid should be a safety net, not a trap. I support work requirements for able-bodied adults and no Medicaid handouts to illegal aliens. We must ensure the most vulnerable get the care they need, without bankrupting the country.”

“Medicaid should be a safety net, not a trap. I support work requirements for able-bodied adults and no Medicaid handouts to illegal aliens. We must ensure the most vulnerable get the care they need, without bankrupting the country.”

“Restoring federal funding for Planned Parenthood by repealing the legislation that cut off Medicaid reimbursements for Planned Parenthood clinics, making sure Hudson Valley women can access the care they need, where they need it.”

“She will also fight to reassert Congress’s rightful authority over the budget to end the Trump admin’s weaponization of Medicaid and Medicare funding against providers who offer gender affirming care to patients 18 and under and restore funding for HIV/AIDS programs. This includes both domestic programs and international programs funded through PEPFAR and USAID.”

“I will fight for: Continuous coverage Automatic renewals using information the government already has Oversight to make sure redeterminations do not harm families and seniors Full protection of Medicaid expansion, which reduced uninsured rates and strengthened hospitals”

“Introduced HB 591 in 102nd GA that requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to permit medical assistance recipients, including those enrolled in managed care, to obtain pharmacy services from the pharmacy of their choice, passed House Committee, re-referred to Rules”

“Tennessee is one of just 11 states that has refused to expand Medicaid, and it's Tennesseans who pay the price.”

“And I'll work to close the coverage gap directly, supporting a Medicare-like program for Tennesseans who don't qualify for ACA subsidies but are denied Medicaid because the state did not expand coverage.”