04/22/2026
Medicaid access to audiology and speech-language pathology services is already under strain—and it could get worse. Please follow the link in the comments to tell your Representatives how further cuts will hurt Montanans!
In July 2025, Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which cut Medicaid funding and added new barriers to care. These changes are already affecting providers and patients:
States like Colorado and North Carolina have reduced provider payments.
Idaho has cut reimbursement rates and added new administrative barriers.
Providers across the country are having more difficulty participating in Medicaid.
Your voice matters. Lawmakers need to hear directly from providers about how these policies are affecting care in their communities.
Now Congress is considering additional Medicaid cuts through budget reconciliation. Further reductions or new eligibility restrictions put access to care at even greater risk—especially for children, older adults, and individuals with disabilities who rely on Medicaid for essential services.
