Washington, D.C. (July 30, 2025) – FAH President and CEO Chip Kahn released the following statement on the 60th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid being signed into law.

“Before Medicare and Medicaid, tens of millions of Americans lived in fear of illness. 60 years ago today, that all changed with the presidential signature on a new law that brought peace of mind and a new era of access to medical care. In the decades since, our nation has proudly built on the promise of care for our most vulnerable, but today that promise is under threat.

“Impending cuts to Medicaid and the expiration of the health care tax credits, coupled with continuously threatened Medicare cuts, place millions of Americans’ health coverage and access at risk. As we celebrate the anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, we need a reaffirmation of that promise to ensure the most vulnerable across our country will continue to get the care they expect and deserve.”