February 27, 2025
The Diabetes Leadership Council (DLC) and Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition (DPAC) are deeply concerned by the budget resolution passed in the House of Representatives this week. This budget resolution will likely lead to cuts to the safety-net Medicaid program, which provides health insurance to almost 80 million Americans including children, pregnant women, elderly adults, people with disabilities, and low-income adults and families. This action would disproportionately impact Americans most in need, including those with diabetes and other chronic conditions who rely on Medicaid to access the medications and technology they need to manage their conditions. Members of Congress should instead work to ensure access to health insurance through the Medicaid program without barriers for their most vulnerable constituents.
“Any policy that dramatically reduces federal spending on Medicaid or leads to a significant loss ofMedicaid coverage would be detrimental to patients with diabetes and the country as a whole, increasing the nation’s uninsured rate and uncompensated care,” said George Huntley, CEO of DLC and DPAC.“We urge Congress to reject proposals that would put the Medicaid program at risk as part of any budget or reconciliation package.”