Plan Ahead, Not Scared: How to Face Proposed Medicaid and Medicare Cuts Medicaid cuts 2025

Plan Ahead, Not Scared: How to Face Proposed Medicaid and Medicare Cuts 2025

Living with lupus is already a fight—but when access to healthcare is threatened, the stakes become even higher. Right now, proposed Medicaid and Medicare cuts are causing concern for millions, especially those of us with chronic illnesses who rely on these programs for life-saving treatments, medications, and appointments.

But fear won't fix the system. Planning will.

It’s time to plan ahead—not scared—and take action to protect your health, your care, and your peace of mind.

Why These Cuts Matter to the Lupus Community

Proposed changes to Medicaid and Medicare could lead to: Medicaid cuts 2025

• Fewer covered specialist visits (rheumatology, nephrology)

• Reduced access to biologics and immunosuppressant drugs

• Longer wait times and stricter eligibility requirements

• Higher out-of-pocket costs for lab tests, infusions, and preventive care

For those with lupus, where delayed care can cause irreversible damage, these cuts are not just policy—they’re personal.

Action Plan: 5 Steps to Stay Ahead of Healthcare Cuts

✅ 1. Review Your Current Coverage Now

Don’t wait until you're denied at the pharmacy or doctor’s office. Log into your Medicaid or Medicare portal and:

• Download your Summary of Benefits

• Check what’s changing in the coming months

• Call your caseworker or plan provider to clarify anything confusing

✅ 2. Build a Medical Necessity File

Create a folder—digital or physical—with:

• Letters from your doctors explaining the importance of your treatment

• Prescription histories

• Lab results and diagnoses

This makes it easier to file appeals or switch plans if needed.

✅ 3. Know Your Low-Cost Backup Options

If certain services are no longer covered:

• Use community health centers and FQHCs (Find one here)

• Access 340B discounted prescriptions at eligible pharmacies

• Apply for Patient Assistance Programs (offered by drug manufacturers)

✅ 4. Stay in Touch With Advocates

Reach out to organizations like:

• Patient Advocate Foundation

• Lupus Foundation of America

• Center for Medicare Advocacy

They offer free help navigating appeals and policy changes.

✅ 5. Be Your Own Advocate

Contact your local representatives and tell them how these cuts will impact your life. Use your story. It matters.

Plan Ahead, Not Scared

This is not the time for fear. It’s the time for faith, preparation, and power. Lupus may have changed your life—but it hasn’t taken away your voice, your value, or your ability to fight for your health.

Stay informed. Stay proactive. And most of all—stay ready.