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AAFA issues statement on Reconciliation Act <\/em><\/p>\n Washington, D.C., July 8, 2025 \u2013 The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) issued the following statement after Congress passed and the President signed H.R. 1, the so-called \u201cBig, Beautiful Bill.\u201d<\/p>\n Kenneth Mendez, President and CEO of AAFA:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cFor the 28 million people in the United States with asthma, there\u2019s nothing beautiful about this bill. Nonpartisan projections indicate the Medicaid cuts contained in the bill will result in 17 million people losing health insurance coverage. Nearly half of all children with asthma get their health insurance through Medicaid, and adults on Medicaid are 2 times more likely to have asthma than adults with private insurance.<\/p>\n \u201cLet\u2019s be clear: Medicaid offers a lifeline for people with asthma among other chronic conditions, and this bill will take that lifeline away for many of them. There\u2019s nothing beautiful about slashing health care for millions of people in our community.<\/p>\n \u201c9 people die each day from asthma, but with access to treatment, these deaths are preventable. By making it more challenging to access necessary treatments, this new law puts lives at risk.\u201d<\/p>\n AAFA notes the following anticipated impacts of H.R. 1: <\/strong><\/p>\n Beyond the health care impacts, the legislation also makes significant cuts in programs that promote cleaner air. These cuts will create challenges for people with asthma and other respiratory conditions, as air pollution is a common asthma trigger. The problematic cuts include:<\/p>\n The combination of increased emissions and reduced access to health care will create a perfect storm, making life more difficult for people with asthma.<\/p>\n What can people with asthma who have Medicaid do? <\/strong><\/p>\n It is important to note that Medicaid is a federal program that funds state health insurance programs. In many states, these programs are not called Medicaid. For example, Tennessee\u2019s Medicaid program is known as TennCare. If your health insurance is provided through a state program, there\u2019s a good chance it is funded by Medicaid and will be impacted by these cuts.<\/p>\n To prepare for potential loss of coverage, you should:<\/p>\n What AAFA is doing<\/strong><\/p>\n More on the potential impacts of Medicaid cuts on people with asthma and allergies is available here: https:\/\/community.aafa.org\/blog\/the-importance-of-medicaid-for-people-with-asthma-and-allergies<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Content Row” module_class=”blog-single” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Press Contact” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#505050″ link_font=”||||on|||#008c99|” link_text_color=”#008c99″ header_2_font=”|600|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#008c99″ header_2_font_size=”39px” header_3_font=”|600|||||||” header_3_text_align=”left” header_3_text_color=”#008c99″ header_3_font_size=”28px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Press Contact:<\/strong> [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”About ” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#505050″ link_font=”||||on|||#008c99|” link_text_color=”#008c99″ link_line_height=”1.7em” ul_line_height=”1.7em” header_2_font=”|600|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#008c99″ header_2_font_size=”39px” header_3_font=”|600|||||||” header_3_text_align=”left” header_3_text_color=”#008c99″ header_3_font_size=”28px” background_color=”#F5EDDF” custom_padding=”4%|4%|4%|4%|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n About AAFA<\/strong><\/p>\n Founded in 1953, AAFA is the oldest and largest non-profit patient organization dedicated to saving lives and reducing the burden of disease for people with asthma, allergies, and related conditions through research, education, advocacy, and support. AAFA offers extensive support for individuals and families affected by asthma and allergic diseases, such as food allergies and atopic dermatitis (eczema). Through its online patient support communities, network of regional chapters, and collaborations with community-based groups, AAFA empowers patients and their families by providing practical, evidence-based information and community programs and services. AAFA is the only asthma and allergy patient advocacy group that is certified to meet the standards of excellence set by the National Health Council. 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Andy Spears
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Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA)
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