Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed what President Donald Trump has labeled his “big beautiful bill,” which incorporates his second-term conservative agenda and billions in government cuts. The bill now moves on to the Senate. If approved there, the federal Medicaid program would be cut by $700 billion over the next decade.
In Washington, nearly 1.9 million people — children and adults — are enrolled in Apple Health, the state’s Medicaid program. According to Sen. Patty Murray (D-Bothell), 47% of children, one in six adults, and three in eight people with disabilities utilize Apple Health. Estimates suggest that at least 194,000 residents may lose their health coverage if the cuts are approved, and the state could lose about $2 billion in federal Medicaid funding over the next four years.
This week, the statewide children’s advocacy organization Children’s Alliance is calling on Washington parents at risk of losing Medicaid coverage or those whose families have benefitted from Apple Health in the past to share their stories of how the program impacted them–financially, emotionally, in terms of their sense of security or otherwise.
“We would appreciate learning more about how the program has impacted your life and what is at stake if coverage is lost,” the Children’s announcement said.
Your experience matters
Click here to share your Medicaid story with the Children’s Alliance.
Reach out to Congress:
Your lawmakers serve you. Before the Senate starts debate on the bill, reach out to Washington’s senators in Congress: Sen. Patty Murray at (202) 224-2621 or murray.senate.gov/write-to-patty and Sen. Maria Cantwell at (202) 224-3441 or cantwell.senate.gov/contact/email/form.
