Protect Medicaid in 2025: Why Cuts Will Devastate Our Communities

🛑 Protect Medicaid: Why Cuts to Medicaid Put Every Community at Risk | Policy Breakdown 2025 Every time Medicaid is on the chopping block, it’s not just a political debate—it’s a matter of survival. In this video, Rafat Fields (CEO & Founder of Powered to Rise) breaks down what’s really at stake in the 119th Congress budget reconciliation process and why we must act now to protect the most vital healthcare infrastructure in America. 👇🏾 Use the timestamps below to navigate key points: ⏱ Timestamps 00:00 – Why This Isn’t Just Policy—It’s Survival 01:00 – What Budget Reconciliation Means in 2025 01:45 – You Don’t Need to Be a Policy Expert to Advocate 02:15 – Medicaid as a Safety Net for Providers & Communities 03:00 – The Interconnected Impact of Medicaid Cuts 03:30 – Why Medicaid Is on the Chopping Block Now 04:00 – Medicaid Covers Half of U.S. Births—And 65% of Black Births 05:00 – Medicaid = Largest Healthcare Coverage Source in the U.S. 06:00 – Who Medicaid Serves: No Single Profile 06:45 – Clinics, Emergency Rooms, and the Cost of Delay 07:30 – How Closures Will Impact Everyone—Not Just Medicaid Patients 08:15 – This Affects All Insurance Types, Not Just Public Coverage 08:45 – We Must Speak Up Before Congress Votes 09:15 – Do Not Fund Tax Cuts at the Expense of Medicaid 09:45 – The Long-Term Costs Will Haunt Future Generations 10:00 – Your Voice Matters: Show Up, Speak Out, Protect Medicaid 🗳️ Take Action Today Tell your elected officials: Do not cut Medicaid. Medicaid is not just a lifeline—it’s the backbone of public health. 📬 Share your story. 🎤 Speak at a community meeting. 🧾 Send a letter or email to your representative. 📲 Use your platform to raise awareness. #ProtectMedicaid #HealthEquity #PolicyBreakdown #RafatFields #PoweredToRise 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more policy breakdowns that center people—not just politics. Got questions? Drop them below or message us directly—we’re in this with you.