The Republicans’ harmful megabill, signed into law this past summer, makes significant cuts to health care, nutrition assistance, and other programs that help families meet basic needs. The legislation includes some of the largest proposed cuts to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in history.
These changes would reshape health care and nutrition assistance across New Jersey. An estimated 390,000 residents could lose health coverage due to cuts and the expiration of enhanced ACA premium tax credits. Another 240,000 people are expected to lose Medicaid coverage. About 75,000 residents may lose all or part of their SNAP benefits. The bill would also shift costs to the state, with New Jersey potentially responsible for up to $287 million per year in new SNAP expenses tied to federal cost-sharing requirements.
Theresa Luoni is the mom of 12-year-old twin boys in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. She spends her mornings helping her them get ready — brushing teeth, getting dressed, managing meltdowns. Max and Dylan are “profoundly” autistic and need constant supervision, their mom said. Their needs are complex, their care is constant, and their future depends on the support systems that allow them to grow, learn, and live with dignity. One of those systems — for the Luonis and countless families across New Jersey — is Medicaid.
The harmful megabill reduces health care and food assistance while providing tax breaks to higher-income households. Instead of cutting services to fund tax breaks for the wealthy, lawmakers should ensure the wealthy pay their fair share and invest in programs that help families afford essentials like food and health care. Additionally, the House Republicans bills propose further cuts, including reductions to housing assistance funding that could affect families’ ability to maintain stable housing.
We urge Members of Congress to protect the millions who rely on these essential services by extending enhanced premium tax credits to prevent over 20 million Americans with Affordable Care Act health plans from seeing their premium costs skyrocket and opposing funding bills that further cut basic needs programs.
N.J. Republicans, don’t turn your back on children with disabilities like mine. Protect Medicaid.
N.J. Republicans, don’t turn your back on children with disabilities like mine. Protect Medicaid. Every morning, I wake up to the reality of being a full-time caregiver and single mom to my 12-year-old twin boys. Both of my sons are profoundly autistic. Dylan is completely nonverbal, and Max has a limited, emerging vocabulary. Their needs…
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