Saving Medicaid and Social Security SDARJ Town Hall
The Town Hall will have three purposes:
- To update Sussex Citizens on the status of the bill that would cut Medicaid and other programs
- Answer questions about Medicaid, Social Security and Medicare, how these programs work and what to do if people encounter problems.
- Review steps that citizens can take to let elected representatives know their views and concerns over the bill currently being debated in Washington.
Currently confirmed speakers:
- Representative from Congresswoman Sarah McBride’s Office
- John Whitelaw: Delaware Legal Aid Advocacy Director
- Lakia Turner: Director Delaware Medical Assistance Board
- Stephanie Todd: Social Security Public Affairs Specialist
- Charles Richardson: Senior Administrator Medicaid
- Marjorie Belmont: Chair Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice
On May 21,2025 the United States House of Representatives passed a bill cutting federal spending on healthcare by $800 million dollars primarily through cuts to Medicaid spending*. Social Security staff and access are being cut by the government as well.
The fate of the bill is uncertain in the Senate. A vote on the Senate version of the bill is expected in July.
Saving Medicaid and Social Security will be the topic of the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice’s timely June Town Hall. The event will be held at the Cheer Senior Center in Georgetown.
Over 236,000** Delawareans receive some sort of help from Medicaid as 2024 . That represents almost one in four people in our state. The African American community in our state will be especially hard hit. These cuts will devastate health care for many people in our state and could lead to the closing or reduction of medical services in Delaware hospitals and clinics. This town hall will be about fighting back and protecting these vital benefits. Experts on Medicaid and social security will speak in addition to governmental representatives who will update us on the status of the proposed legislation.
Attendees will also be able to sign petitions and send letters to governmental officials opposing cutting these programs.
For more information, please contact Joseph Lawson, Executive Director, Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice at infor.SDARJ.org or 302 884 2235.
Source:
* NY times 5/22/2025
** Mediciad.gov
The impact of current house bill:
- 15 million people will lose health care
- Cut Medicaid by 716 billion
- Potentially cut 500 million in Medicare
The town hall will be about fighting back and protecting your benefits. Experts on Medicaid and social security have been invited to speak.