As states struggle to balance their fiscal year 2005 and 2006 budgets, funding for state Medicaid programs is often at the crux of those decisions. Although Medicaid is not the cause of the state budget crises (which are due to declining state revenues), funding for the program is at risk because it is a large and growing component of state budgets. The documents linked to this page provide tools for homecare providers and other advocates fighting Medicaid budget cuts that will harm access to health care for the nation's most vulnerable people.

Click your state on the map or the list below to find complete information on any proposed Medicaid cuts or other important issues. You will also find sample letters, templates and talking points for you to communicate your concerns to elected officials.