Good health on Independence Day.

Gotta hand it to the realty TV star on this 4th of July. President Trump thinks the US Congress repeal of health care is “mean” spirited and yes it sure is. That’s the one he applauded in the Rose Garden a few months ago after passing the House of Representatives.

How might a cut in healthcare affect the Perth Amboy area? Let me count the ways.

Affordable care opened up large percentage increases for Medicaid recipients (over 62,000 families now are listed in Middlesex County) and state marketplace holders (most pay $75 a month). A fallback to private only insurance and removal of new Medicaid recipients will affect patients and workers.

Our Raritan Bay Hospital treats over 83,000 patients annually, a large number in previously mentioned government health plans. The medical facility employs over 600 staff with thousands affiliated as professionals. The casualties of a pay as you go system will include numerous nursing homes and clinics who rely in government plans. The local economy – businesses, homes, renters, and landlords many soon deal with increased lines at the Jewish Renaissance and Catholic Charities with cuts in actual health care.

An independent 2017 study revealed 36,000 New Jersey people will have to deal with loss of loved ones and 86,000 jobs will be lost due to closed health care. Remember the land of the free and wealthy. Probably was brought up when the President met Pope Francis recently.

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Vince Mackiel