Lawmakers Fear Wisconsin Impact of ACA Repeal |
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Written by Wisconsin Senate, Tony Palese |
Tuesday, 21 March 2017 15:29 |
MADISON – As a result of the Republican health care repeal, over 220,000 Wisconsin residents could lose their coverage and another 3.2 million individuals could see higher out-of-pocket costs. Numerous reports have indicated that seniors and rural families will be hit hardest by the federal changes which are being pushed through by Speaker Paul Ryan and President Donald Trump over the objections and concerns of health advocates and moderate lawmakers. Senate Democratic Leader Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) noted the significant impact on Wisconsin families and expressed concerns with the proposed changes.
More than three dozen Wisconsin state senators and representatives sent a letter to the state’s congressional delegation on Tuesday expressing concerns with the proposed changes. The letter noted that 24 million Americans will lose coverage under the proposed ACA repeal and millions more would face additional out-of-pocket cost increases. |
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