Take Action: Save Medicaid! May 7, 2025 Advocacy, Hot Topics, Legislation Congress is threatening deep cuts to Medicaid – jeopardizing care for millions of Californians, including veterans, children, seniors, people with disabilities, and those served by safety-net hospitals and clinics. Medicaid is under threat. Physicians can help protect it- Attend a local rally, use the new texting system below, or contact your member of congress via phone or email! 1. Attend a Local Rally with ACCMA Members: There are two local rallies happening next Tuesday, May 13th from 11:30 am- 1:00 pm at Highland Hospital (1411 E. 31st St., Oakland CA) and Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (2500 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, CA). ACCMA is coordinating a group meet up at these rallies. If you plan to attend, please register here and let us know! 2. National Voter-to-Voter Texting Campaign: Kaiser Permanente, the CMA, in partnership with the Protect Our Health Care Coalition, has launched a national voter-to-voter texting campaign to stop the cuts to Medicaid. Here’s how it works: Volunteer to send texts to voters in key congressional districts, urging them to contact their Representatives. Your personal phone number will never be shared. Each message includes a simple link for voters to take action, amplifying your impact. All texts are pre-written and will be sent by you with a simple click! It takes just minutes to get started. Create your account here: protectourhealthcare.org/join Please capitalize the first letters of your first and last name, ensuring there are no typos. The way you enter your information will be directly merged into the copy of the text to personalize each send. Need help or have questions? Contact the volunteer coordinators directly at info@protectourhealthcare.org. 3. Write or Call Your Member of Congress: Please write and call your member of Congress in their district and DC offices to tell them how these cuts would impact your patients, hospitals, clinics and community. The members of congress who represent ACCMA can be found here. When calling, ask to speak to the healthcare/Medicaid staffer. Be sure to explain how cuts will affect your patients, practice setting, and ability to provide care. Personal calls and handwritten letters get the most attention. So calls and letters (and then sharing your action if you’re active on social media) are the preferred method of outreach. Please encourage your friends, family and patients to reach out as well. Your voice – and your time – can make the difference in protecting access to care for the 79 million Americans who rely on Medicaid for essential health care.