Senator Ron Wyden has raised serious concerns after reports confirmed that Medicaid websites are down in all 50 states. This comes after a federal funding freeze was announced, causing panic among those relying on Medicaid for healthcare.
“My staff has confirmed that Medicaid portals are down nationwide following last night’s funding freeze,” Wyden wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “This is a direct attack on healthcare access and could have deadly consequences.”
Despite the concerns, Trump spokesperson Karoline Leavitt assured the public that Medicaid payments are still being processed and sent out. She stated that the White House is aware of the issue and expects the website portals to be restored soon.
The situation has led to confusion and fear, especially as a government shutdown looms. Medicaid is a federal program that provides health insurance for low-income individuals. While Trump’s administration previously claimed Medicaid would not be affected by the funding freeze, there is growing uncertainty about the program’s future.
Oregon Senator Ron Wyden, a strong advocate for healthcare access, criticized the Medicaid system outage, calling it a dangerous move that could strip millions of Americans of their health coverage.
Currently, the Medicaid website displays a message stating that due to executive orders, additional payment reviews are causing delays and possible rejections. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has not yet responded to questions about the situation.
At the same time, Down Detector, a website that tracks online service outages, confirmed that Medicare’s website is also down. Medicare is a government-funded healthcare program for seniors and disabled individuals, while Medicaid supports low-income individuals under 65.
The impact of the outage is also being felt by healthcare providers. Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy confirmed that the state’s Medicaid payment system is down, leaving doctors and hospitals unable to receive payments. This raises concerns about whether medical services can continue for Medicaid patients, including millions of seniors and pregnant women.
During a press conference, Trump’s press secretary Karoline Leavitt repeatedly insisted that individuals receiving direct government assistance would not be affected by the funding freeze. However, she did not provide a clear answer on whether Medicaid would be safe from budget cuts.
When asked for details on which programs would be paused, Leavitt mentioned ending funds for diversity programs, environmental initiatives, and policies related to transgender rights. She did not clarify how these cuts relate to the Medicaid portal outage.
The Medicaid crisis has left many Americans uncertain about their healthcare coverage, and lawmakers are demanding answers on how this will be resolved.
