Three Health Clinics In Western Virginia Were Closed Due To Jen Kiggans Backing The One Big Beautiful Bill

Kiggans Signed A Letter To Republican Leadership That Stressed The “Critical Need” To Protect Medicaid And Hospitals

Kiggans Urged House Leadership In A Letter To Preserve Medicaid Saying She “Cannot And Will Not Support A Final Reconciliation Bill That Includes Any Reduction In Medicaid Coverage For Vulnerable Populations.” “Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) and Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) have joined others in signing a letter to House Republican leadership, urging them to preserve Medicaid. The letter, dated Monday, April 14, argues that the balancing of the federal budget should not come at the cost of those individuals who rely on Medicaid for their health and economic safety. ‘We support targeted reforms to improve program integrity, reduce improper payments, and modernize delivery systems to fix flaws in the program that divert resources away from children, seniors, individuals with disabilities, and pregnant women – those who the program was intended to help,’ the letter reads in part. ‘However, we cannot and will not support a final reconciliation bill that includes any reduction in Medicaid coverage for vulnerable populations.” [ABC 8 News, 4/16/25]

The One Big Beautiful Bill Contributed To The Closure Of At Least Three Virginia Health Clinics

CNN Headline: “Rural Health Clinics Are Closing After Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill,’ Raising The Legislation’s Political Risks.” [CNN, 9/22/25]

Virginia Mercury Headline: “Augusta Health Closes Three Clinics, Citing One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” [Virginia Mercury, 9/8/25]

Virginia Independent Headline: “Three Virginia Rural Health Clinics Closing Due To Trump’s Budget Law.” [Virigina Independent, 9/8/25]

Richmond Times-Dispatch Headline: “Three Va. Health Clinics Close As Trump Tax Law Squeezes System.” [Richmond Times-Dispatch, 9/15/25]

Three Health Clinics In Western Virginia Were Closed Due To Big Beautiful Bill. “When President Donald Trump signed the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ into law July 4 in the White House Rose Garden, he sealed the fate of three health care clinics in the rural Shenandoah Valley. Augusta Medical Group already was considering whether to consolidate its primary and urgent care network in rural areas of the valley, but the massive tax-cut package — partly paid for with cuts to Medicaid and its reimbursements to health care providers — ‘made our decision very clear,’ said Mary Mannix, president and CEO of Augusta Health and a member of the physician organization’s board of directors.” [Richmond Times-Dispatch, 9/15/25]

• Augusta Medical Group Closed An Urgent Care Clinic And Two Primary Clinics In Virginia Because Of The One Big Beautiful Bill. “Augusta Medical Group is closing an urgent care clinic and two primary care clinics in response to the massive reconciliation bill Congress passed this summer. The move will force Shenandoah Valley residents to travel further for their primary and emergency health care needs. Dubbed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the federal legislation entails forthcoming changes to Medicaid that’s projected to lead to enrollment drop offs and big tweaks to hospital funding mechanisms. First reported by WHSV3, and according to a press release from Augusta Medical Group, Augusta Medical Group’s decision is part of the ‘ongoing response’ to the OBBA and ‘the resulting realities for healthcare delivery. Affected facilities are Buena Vista Primary Care, Churchville Primary Care and Weyers Cave Urgent Care.” [Virginia Mercury, 9/8/25]
• CNN: Virigina Health Care Company, Augusta Medical Group, Announced They Were Closing Three Rural Clinics Because Of The One Big Beautiful Bill. “Exactly two months after President Donald Trump signed his policy megabill in a July 4 celebration at the White House, a Virginia health care company blamed

the law for the closure of three rural clinics serving communities along the Blue Ridge Mountains. The closures, Augusta Medical Group said in its statement, were part of the company’s ‘ongoing response to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and the resulting realities for healthcare delivery.’” [CNN, 9/22/25]

President And CEO Of Augusta Health Mary Mannix Said That The Big Beautiful Bill “Made Our Decision Very Clear.” “When President Donald Trump signed the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ into law July 4 in the White House Rose Garden, he sealed the fate of three health care clinics in the rural Shenandoah Valley. Augusta Medical Group already was considering whether to consolidate its primary and urgent care network in rural areas of the valley, but the massive tax-cut package — partly paid for with cuts to Medicaid and its reimbursements to health care providers — ‘made our decision very clear,’ said Mary Mannix, president and CEO of Augusta Health and a member of the physician organization’s board of directors.” [Richmond Times-Dispatch, 9/15/25]

• Mannix Said “Make No Mistake About It — We Have To Make Changes,” And That “The Signing Of The ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ In July Formally Began Those Changes.” “Augusta Medical Group already was considering whether to consolidate its primary and urgent care network in rural areas of the valley, but the massive tax-cut package — partly paid for with cuts to Medicaid and its reimbursements to health care providers — ‘made our decision very clear,’ said Mary Mannix, president and CEO of Augusta Health and a member of the physician organization’s board of directors. ‘Make no mistake about it — we have to make changes,’ Mannix said in an interview on Monday. ‘The signing of the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ in July formally began those changes.” [Richmond Times-Dispatch, 9/15/25]
• Augusta Medical Group Press Release: “The Consolidation Is Also Part Of Augusta Health’s Ongoing Response To The One Big Beautiful Bill Act And The Resulting Realities For Healthcare Delivery.” “Augusta Medical Group has announced the consolidation of three practice locations as part of its ongoing commitment to delivering consistent, high-quality care while adapting to the evolving needs of the community. After thorough consideration, Augusta Medical Group has decided to consolidate Weyers Cave Urgent Care, Buena Vista Primary Care, and Churchville Primary Care. Patients from these locations will be transitioned to nearby practices, ensuring improved access to regular care. […] The consolidation is also part of Augusta Health’s ongoing response to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and the resulting realities for healthcare delivery. Augusta Health continues to evaluate services and locations to ensure long-term sustainability while providing the best care for patients, providers, team members, and the community.” [Augusta Health, Press Release, 9/4/25]