Do’s and Don’ts of Communicating about Medicaid Cuts

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Rachael Russell, Ian Smith, Maryann Cousens & Camille Keene

Polling report on the latest messaging guidance regarding the Republican budget.

Do’s and Don’ts of Communicating about Medicaid Cuts

Congressional Republicans and President Trump approved a budget with new tax breaks and handouts for the wealthy and large corporations, funded by cutting things people depend on, especially Medicaid. The three key things to communicate are:

  1. This is the largest cut to Medicaid in history.
  2. This plan means 13.7 million people lose their health care.
  3. Cutting Medicaid means taking away health care from seniors in nursing homes, kids, and low-income families.

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