Congressman Derrick Van Orden Is Raising Our Costs
Congressman Derrick Van Orden promised his constituents that Medicaid would never be cut. He even signed a letter pledging to protect the program that families like Kate's rely on to pay for their mother's long-term care. Then he turned around and voted for the largest Medicaid cut in U.S. history – slashing over $900 billion from the program and forcing nearly 8.7 million people to lose coverage.
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Van Orden voted for the largest Medicaid cut in U.S. history after promising it would never be cut: Van Orden voted for the Republican Tax Law, which slashes over $900 billion from Medicaid – more than all previous Medicaid cuts in history combined. The cuts will force nearly 8.7 million people to lose coverage, particularly affecting children, parents, seniors, and people with disabilities.
Van Orden signed a letter promising Kate her mother's Medicaid benefits would be protected: When Kate met with Van Orden to express concerns about potential Medicaid cuts, he promised that Medicaid would never be cut and even signed a letter doubling down on that pledge. Months later, he voted to gut the program her family depends on.
Families across Wisconsin's 3rd District are facing devastating consequences as Van Orden's broken promise forces states to make painful cuts to Medicaid programs – it doesn't have to be this way. It's time for Derrick Van Orden to keep his word, reverse the damage, and restore funding for Medicaid.
Tell Derrick Van Orden to stop breaking his promises and restore funding for Medicaid: (202) 225-5506
Working families across Wisconsin's 3rd District are paying thousands more for health insurance in 2026, because Congressman Derrick Van Orden refused to support an extension of health care tax credits. While premiums skyrocket for his constituents, Van Orden has prioritized permanent tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy and big corporations over affordable health care for working families.
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Health insurance premiums have spiked dramatically after Van Orden let health care tax credits expire: More than 30,000 families in Van Orden's district relied on health care tax credits to afford insurance. When those credits expired at the end of 2025, premiums jumped by thousands of dollars per year. Marty, a constituent from Sparta, received notice that her premiums for a basic plan would increase by $12,000 per year.
Van Orden also voted for the largest Medicaid cut in history, taking care away from millions of Americans.Earlier this year Van Orden voted for the Republican Tax Law, which includes "significant cuts to Medicaid, food benefits, and other programs" and rips healthcare away from 10 million Americans.
Too many Wisconsin families are struggling to afford basic health insurance, forcing impossible choices between coverage and other necessities – it doesn't have to be this way. It's time for Derrick Van Orden to vote to restore our health care tax credits and fight for working families instead.