Covered California expresses deep concern regarding the proposed health provisions in the reconciliation bill moving through the House of Representatives.
If enacted, the legislation would have devastating consequences to the health, well-being and financial security of hundreds of thousands of Californians who would lose access to affordable health insurance. It would also lead to greater strain on the health care system and increased costs for individuals and businesses throughout the state.
Estimated Nearly $13.5 Billion Loss Annually For New Yorkers and Our Healthcare Economy
Nearly 1.5 Million New Yorkers Could Lose Essential Plan or Medicaid Coverage And Become Uninsured
Governor Hochul Demands Republican Members of Congress Oppose These Cuts and Protect Their Constituents
Governor Kathy Hochul today updated New Yorkers on the harmful effects of several healthcare provisions already passed from the House Ways & Means and Energy & Commerce committees for the Republican budget reconciliation bill. These provisions collectively amount to an annual loss of nearly $13.5 billion for New Yorkers and our healthcare sector, jeopardizing healthcare access for millions of New Yorkers while imperiling the state’s hospitals and other healthcare providers.
So, late last night, the House Budget Committee voted to advance the Republican budget bill (aka the #MedicaidMassacre bill) to the House Rules Committee by 17-16 along party lines, with 4 Republican members voting "present."
The Republicans who voted for the bill included:
CA-05 Tom McClintock
CA-23 Jay Obernolte
GA-01 Buddy Carter
IN-03 Marlin Stutzman
IN-09 Erin Houchin
KS-04 Ron Estes
MI-01 Jack Bergman
NC-06 Addison McDowell
NC-11 Chuck Edwards
NC-14 Tim Moore
OH-15 Mike Carey
PA-11 Lloyd Smucker
TX-19 Jodey Arrington
TX-26 Brandon Gill
UT-01 Blake Moore
VA-06 Ben Cline
WI-06 Glenn Grothman
The four Republicans who voted "present" are actually ultra hard-liners who had previously opposed the bill for not being draconian ENOUGH:
