Quick signature: Tell Congress to prevent hospital closures!

QUICK SIGNATURE: Prevent rural hospital closures!

There's a lot of misinformation about the shutdown. Here's what's really happening: Trump and Republicans in Congress have shut down the government because Democrats refuse to further defund health insurance. In fact, instead of negotiating with Democrats to fix our growing health care crisis, save hospitals from closing, and protect life-saving programs, Republicans—who control the U.S. House, the U.S. Senate, and the Oval Office—have shut the government down.

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Quick signature: Tell Republican leaders in Congress to fix the health care crisis, prevent hospital closures, and reopen the federal government!

Dear Member of Congress,

Access to affordable health care polls sky high across people of all political parties in every state—and has long been a priority for our nation. But the $1 trillion health care cut made in the budget bill passed this summer will rip coverage from 15 million Americans and close over 300 hospitals, especially in rural areas. In addition, allowing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits to expire will put 24 million people at risk of health premiums soaring on average by 75%—and a 90% increase in many rural areas! Rural hospitals in the U.S. are already struggling—overrun, laying off workers, cutting services, or closing their doors. The cuts to Medicaid and the ACA will further exacerbate a worsening crisis.

Over the last decade, more than 100 rural hospitals have shut down, preventing millions of Americans who live in those communities from accessing emergency and preventive care. These closures leave sick people, seniors, people with disabilities, pregnant people, and cancer patients with no choice but to wait longer and travel further to receive care.

These cuts will also devastate rural economies. Rural hospitals employ an average of 10 percent of employees in rural counties and sustain jobs outside of the health care field, enabling people and families to live in rural communities that are home to essential sectors like food and energy production.

We urge you to fix the health care crisis and reopen the federal government! Reverse the cuts that will cause millions of Americans to lose insurance and hundreds of hospitals to close; and, importantly, make the ACA tax credits permanent.

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