PROTECT MEDICAID AND SNAP
THREATS TO HEALTH CARE & FOOD ASSISTANCE
Massive cuts in federal funding endanger Medicaid (TennCare in Tennessee) & SNAP (Food Stamps)
On July 4th, 2025, President Trump signed a budget bill that includes the most devastating cuts to health and nutrition programs in our nation’s history. Some cuts will impact families soon, while others will take effect in future years. The cuts will hit people differently, depending on their circumstances and where they live.
TELL LAWMAKERS TO PROTECT AFFORDABLE HEALTH COVERAGE IN TENNESSEE
Over 528,000 Tennesseans rely on Enhanced Premium Tax Credits to afford their health coverage. If Congress fails to extend them, premiums could jump by nearly 100% for many families, forcing thousands to lose coverage or go without needed care. Use our letter to urge your elected officials to extend these critical credits and keep health care affordable for families across our state.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
The Wednesday Brief:
Health & Nutrition in Focus
3rd Weds of Month | 11:30 AM CT
Join TJC the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 11:30 AM CT to learn about the federal changes affecting public benefits programs such as Medicaid, Marketplace coverage, SNAP, and more. This is a series of check-ins to share vital information, where we’ll break down the latest congressional developments as they occur and explain how you can make a difference!
If you want to watch more recordings from our Health & Nutrition cuts series, click the button below to be directed to our Youtube Playlist with all videos:
REAL STORIES. REAL PEOPLE.
SHARE YOUR STORY
We must lift up our neighbors who have no access to health insurance, face barriers to SNAP, have delayed care, as well as those who are thriving because of public programs like TennCare and SNAP. Sharing personal experiences with these programs are critical tools in changing the hearts and minds of decision-makers, and TJC is here to support you in amplifying that story.
