Hello, my name is [Title and Name], and I’m a constituent from [City/Town]. I’m calling today as a concerned [parent / health care professional / caregiver] to urge you to oppose proposed Medicaid cuts that would deeply harm children and families in our state.
Medicaid provides health coverage to over 37 million children—nearly half of all kids in the U.S. It pays for routine checkups, developmental screenings, therapies, and treatment for complex conditions. It’s especially important for children with disabilities, kids in foster care, and families working hard to make ends meet.
[Insert a personal example, e.g., “My niece relies on Medicaid to access her speech therapy. Without it, her progress would be at risk.”]
These cuts would endanger the health of our most vulnerable children and put extra strain on schools, clinics, and community services that are already stretched thin.
Can I count on Senator/Representative [Last Name] to protect families by opposing these harmful Medicaid cuts in the upcoming budget negotiations?
IF SUPPORTIVE:
Thank you for protecting Medicaid and the millions of families and kids who rely on it to stay healthy and safe.
IF NONCOMMITTAL:
Thank you for your time. I’ll be following up to check on your position. Medicaid is too important to our families.
IF OPPOSED:
I’m deeply disappointed. Cutting Medicaid will harm the health of thousands of children and working families in our state. We deserve better.
IF VOICEMAIL:
Hello, my name is [Title and Name], and I’m a constituent from [City/Town]. I’m calling today as a concerned [parent / health care professional / caregiver] to urge you to oppose proposed Medicaid cuts that would deeply harm children and families in our state.
Medicaid provides health coverage to over 37 million children—nearly half of all kids in the U.S. It pays for routine checkups, developmental screenings, therapies, and treatment for complex conditions. It’s especially important for children with disabilities, kids in foster care, and families working hard to make ends meet.
[Insert a personal example, e.g., “My niece relies on Medicaid to access her speech therapy. Without it, her progress would be at risk.”]
These cuts would endanger the health of our most vulnerable children and put extra strain on schools, clinics, and community services that are already stretched thin.
Can I count on Senator/Representative [Last Name] to oppose Medicaid cuts and safeguard this essential coverage?
Again, my name is [Name], and I can be reached at [Your Phone Number or Email, if you feel comfortable leaving it].
