A message from YKHC President & CEO

URGENT: CALL YOUR LEGISLATORS, NOW!

I write this in early February and from the steps of our Capitol building in Juneau. After meeting with state law makers, it has become clear that significant cuts to Medicaid are likely coming from Congress. If that happens this spring, more Medicaid cuts from the states will follow. Politico and other reputable news organizations have recently reported the same.

Like most tribal health organizations, Medicaid makes nearly 50% of YKHC's annual budget. We use those monies to pay salaries, purchase airfares, build infrastructure and most importantly, deliver vital healthcare services to the 30,000 customers in our region, over 22,000 of whom are currently on Medicaid.

If Medicaid is important to you and your family, I strongly urge you to call and let your opinion be known to your two US Senators, Congressman and State of Alaska delegation members.

Lisa Murkowski 907-271-3735

Dan Sullivan 907-271-5915

Congressman Nick Begich 907-921-6575

Sen. Lyman Hoffman 866-465-4453

Rep Nellie Jimmie 800-323-4942

Sen. President Gary Stevens 800-821-4925

Speaker of the House Bryce Edgmon 800-898-4451