Stop Medicaid Cuts That Close Rural Hospitals

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I'm calling about the Medicaid cuts threatening rural hospitals in our state.
734 rural hospitals are at risk of closing nationwide. The One Big Beautiful Bill cut $911 billion from Medicaid over ten years.
The $50 billion Rural Health Fund covers only 37% of projected losses and expires after five years. The cuts do not.
I'm asking the Senator to oppose the CMS state-directed payments rule and fight for full rural hospital funding. Thank you.

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Dear [Senator/Representative name],

I am writing as a constituent from [city, state] about stop medicaid cuts that close rural hospitals.

734 rural hospitals are at risk of closing nationwide. The One Big Beautiful Bill cut $911 billion from Medicaid over ten years.

The $50 billion Rural Health Fund covers only 37% of projected losses and expires after five years. The cuts do not.

The facts support this: 734 Rural hospitals at risk of closing nationwide. $465 million Projected patient revenue loss for independent rural hospitals in 2026. 133 Rural hospitals that stopped delivering babies or announced closures since 2020. 37% Share of projected Medicaid losses covered by the Rural Health Transformation Fund.

I am asking you to take a public position on this issue and act accordingly. Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,
[Your name]
[Your address]

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734 Rural hospitals at risk of closing nationwide

$465 million Projected patient revenue loss for independent rural hospitals in 2026

133 Rural hospitals that stopped delivering babies or announced closures since 2020

37% Share of projected Medicaid losses covered by the Rural Health Transformation Fund

One in three rural hospitals is at risk of closing. The Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform puts the number at 734 facilities nationwide. Then Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill, cutting $911 billion from Medicaid over ten years. Families USA estimates independent rural hospitals will lose $465 million in patient revenue in 2026 alone.

Maternity wards are disappearing even faster. Since 2020, 133 rural hospitals stopped delivering babies or announced closures. Only 41% of rural hospitals still have labor and delivery units. In northwestern Pennsylvania, eight contiguous counties have no place to give birth.

Congress included a $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Fund, but it covers only 37% of projected losses and expires after five years. The Medicaid cuts do not expire. Contact your senators about the CMS state-directed payments rule, which would cut another $510 billion. Public comments are open until July 21.