Urgent: Act Now to Protect Medicaid in Pennsylvania

Dear PADSA Members,

The U.S. House of Representatives is preparing to vote on a budget resolution that threatens to cut $880 billion from Medicaid, endangering the care of millions of Pennsylvanians. This decision could have devastating consequences for the adult day industry, long-term care services, and the communities we serve.

Why Medicaid is Essential for Pennsylvania:

  • Supporting Parents & Families: Medicaid pays for 35% of all births in Pennsylvania, ensuring access to vital prenatal, maternity, and postpartum care.
  • Caring for Children: Over 1.25 million children rely on Medicaid, including those with special healthcare needs and those in foster care.
  • Paying for Long-Term Care: Medicaid funds essential home- and community-based services that allow seniors and individuals with disabilities to remain in their homes. It also covers nearly two-thirds of all nursing home care in Pennsylvania.
  • Promoting Mental Health: Medicaid is the largest payer for mental health and substance use disorder treatment services.
  • Strengthening Local Economies: Medicaid supports hospitals, healthcare providers, and jobs that are vital to our communities.

What This Means for Adult Day Services:

These cuts could mean fewer resources for adult day centers, reduced reimbursement rates, and limitations on services for our most vulnerable participants. Now is the time to take action.

📢 Take Action Now – Call Your U.S. Representative!

We urge every adult day provider, caregiver, and family member to contact their U.S. Representative today and make their voices heard. Let them know that cutting Medicaid will have serious, real-life consequences for seniors and individuals with disabilities.

📞 Call 1-866-426-2631 to be connected to your representative.
🔍 Find Your U.S. Representative by Zip Code: Find Your U.S. Representative by Zip Code.

PADSA is actively working to advocate on behalf of adult day providers in Pennsylvania and ensure our services remain protected. 

Thank you for your support in this critical advocacy effort. If you have any questions or need assistance with outreach, please contact us.

Best regards,
Vlada Rubarkh
Vice President

Pennsylvania Adult Day Services Association (PADSA)