The document argues that the federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP) provides critical funding to state Medicaid programs, allowing millions of low-income Americans to receive needed healthcare. During economic downturns when state budgets are tight, cuts to Medicaid funding most directly impact patients. A group of healthcare organizations are urging Congress to extend the FMAP through June 30, 2011 to protect access to quality care.

1. WhOSE QUALITY CARE
CAN YOU hELP PROTECT?
All of them.
The federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP) is providing needed
financial assistance to state Medicaid programs, allowing millions of
low-income Americans to receive the quality care they need and deserve.
During these tough economic times, when state Medicaid programs are
underfunded and state Governors are asking for federal support, patients
are the first to feel the impact of funding cuts.
CONGRESS: PROTECT QUALITY CARE.
EXTEND FMAP TO JUNE 30, 2011.
AARP • AFL-CIO • American Academy of Pediatrics • American Congress of Obstetricians and
Gynecologists • American Dental Association • American Health Care Association • American Public
Health Association • Association of Clinicians for the Underserved • Association for Community
Affiliated Plans • Easter Seals • Families USA • Medicaid Health Plans of America •
National Association of Children’s Hospitals • National Association of Community Health Centers •
National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems • National Center for Assisted Living •
National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare • National Health Care for the Homeless Council
• National Hispanic Medical Association • Service Employees International Union