Tell State Lawmakers to Make Smart Budget Cuts

As the autumn leaves fall at the State Capitol, so do state revenues. This means less funding for all programs -- including family planning programs.

Governor Paterson has called the Legislature back to Albany for a special session to reduce state spending. We recognize the need to do more with less, but that should not mean devastating budget cuts to vital women's health care services.

Without your action today, cuts to core health care programs could happen as haphazardly as leaves fall to the ground. There is no rhyme or reason for the proposed across-the-board cuts. And there is no regard for funding programs that actually save essential services and save the state money.

Lawmakers need to understand several crucial points:

Important 90/10 match For every $1 the state spends on Medicaid family planning services, the federal government reimburses the state 90 cents.

1 saves 4 For every $1 the state spends on Medicaid family planning services, $4 is saved in future costs.

ACT NOW! Contact legislative leaders today to urge smart choices as they grapple with the state budget deficit. Strategic, selective cuts will reduce state spending and make this autumn and winter less devastating to women and families who already find themselves in dire circumstances.