Texas "My Medicaid Matters" Rally

Today, September 21st, advocates in Texas, Washington D.C., and cities across the country gathered for My Medicaid Matters rallies. Organizations representing Texans with disabilities, seniors, children, family members, direct care workers and other allies gathered on the north steps of the State Capitol on to send a clear, united message to U.S. lawmakers that MEDICAID MATTERS to Texans, as the federal government considers making drastic cuts to the Medicaid program.

“Medicaid is the national safety net for millions of people across the nation,” said Bob Kafka of ADAPT of Texas. “The Federal budget debate has largely overlooked the real impact of severe Medicaid cutbacks. It is critical that the voice of Texans is heard in force, to let decision makers in Washington, D.C., know that real budget reform means recognizing that Medicaid Matters to real people.”

ADAPT of Texas and teh ARC of Texas were the two major sponsors of the rally in Austin TX, while a number of members of the Cover Texas Now coalition attended and supported the event. These nationwide rallies urge citizens to call their U.S. Representative and Senators to contact members of the Super Committee to express their opposition to cuts to medicaid. To find out more about the Texas "My Medicaid Matters" Ralley and how to get involved please visit the ADAPT of Texas website.