Save Medicaid

National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice is collecting personal narratives from across the United States on the vital role Medicaid plays in accessing family planning, and sexual and reproductive health services. With looming threats to Medicaid, including the gutting of billions of dollars for Medicaid, we believe in storytelling as a powerful tool to underscore that Medicaid is a lifeline to our people and communities.

Share your story

You can also support by contacting your legislator! We have created a tool to help you. If you would prefer to talk to them directly you can dial (202) 224-3121 and you’ll be automatically connected, so you can personally share your story to your elected officials.

Contact your Legislator

Medicaid is a lifeline for nearly 72 million people, including nearly 24 million women of reproductive age and approximately half (37 million) of all children in the U.S. Our organization strongly opposes any cuts to the Medicaid program, including but not limited to further immigrant eligibility restrictions (e.g., attacks on emergency Medicaid), per capita caps, work requirements, or Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) cuts, .

• In 2023, 30% of Latines relied on Medicaid compared with only 16% of white individuals.
• Over 800,000 uninsured women of reproductive age fell in the Medicaid coverage gap in 2019, 33% of whom were Latina.
• As of 2019, more than four million Latina adults (18-64), or one in four nationally, were covered by Medicaid, while 54% percent of Latina girls (age 0-17) were covered by Medicaid.