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In the U.S., more women are dying from pregnancy or childbirth complications than in recent history and the U.S. has one of the worst maternal and infant mortality rates of any developed nation. There are also troubling racial disparities: Black women have consistently experienced an almost three times greater risk of death from pregnancy complications than White women, independent of age, parity, or education.

If the U.S. Senate Republican proposed Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA/Trumpcare) becomes law, these numbers would only get worse—putting the lives of expectant mothers unnecessarily at risk.

We need to act now to protect Medicaid and all of those who depend on it.

The proposed legislation would weaken Medicaid by slashing over $1 trillion dollars over 10 years from the program, reducing it by a third of its current size. Block grants would further give states the ability to narrow the eligibility criteria for pregnant women, essentially cutting important health access for expectant mothers dependent on Medicaid.

The repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) would also widen racial disparities in health care access. Nearly one-third of black women of reproductive age are enrolled in Medicaid, and millions of black women gained access to maternal health screenings through the ACA. Furthermore, Medicaid reduces poverty most among Black and Hispanic communities. Congress should be applauding and supporting efforts that reduce disparities, instead of wasting their time turning back progress.

Raise your voice by filling out the form on this page right now!

Dear Senator,

I am one of over a million MomsRising members and your constituent. I am writing to ask that you ensure the health care security of expectant mothers, infants, and children by protecting Medicaid and improving—not repealing—the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Right now, more U.S. more women are dying from pregnancy or childbirth complications than in recent history. In fact, the U.S. has one of the worst maternal and infant mortality rates of any developed nation. What expectant moms need now more than ever is health care access—not health care cuts. Medicaid provides access to doctor’s visits, prenatal and preventative care, and treatment for health complications, all of which can be deciding factors between life and death for expectant mothers and their babies.

The Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA) would weaken coverage protections for expectant mothers and strip away Medicaid for many who would otherwise have no access to health insurance. Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act also help reduce racial health disparities. Black women die at a rate that is three times higher than white women due to birth related causes. This is regardless of age, parity or education. Millions of black women gained access to maternal health screenings through the ACA. Slashing Medicaid funds and repealing the ACA would have devastating impacts on minority communities, pushing back progress that has been made.

Please stand against the Better Care Reconciliation Act, which is a threat to mothers, children, our families, and our economy.

Thank you,

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