Fears in Mass. that Trump's Bill Could Unravel Health Safety Net
- Advocates and health care workers in Massachusetts fear that the Trump administration is attempting to dismantle the Affordable Care Act and its benefits for many citizens.
- The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the proposed changes will eliminate roughly $1.1 trillion in health care spending over the next decade.
- Vicky Pulos, an attorney, stated that these changes will 'massively drive up the number of uninsured but without openly repealing the ACA.'
- Morse Gasteier noted that Massachusetts' marketplace has worked 'tirelessly' to enroll vulnerable populations after the establishment of the state program.
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Massachusetts advocates fear Trump's bill will unravel health safety net in Obamacare's model state
In the state that served as the model for Obamacare, advocates and health care workers fear the Trump administration is trying to dismantle the program piece-by-piece.
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