Grange President releases statement on potential repeal of Affordable Care Act

On Tuesday, Jan. 10, National Grange President Betsy Huber released a statement noting the organization’s position on the potential repeal of the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare.

 

The National Grange’s President Betsy Huber:

“As our lawmakers look to repeal Obamacare and consider its replacement, we ask them to keep in mind that millions of people stand to lose the subsidies that are helping them afford healthcare, which could lead to a tremendous increase in patients coming to hospitals without the means to pay.  This growth in uncompensated care would adversely affect rural hospitals causing them to potentially limit hours, shutter specialty units, or close their doors entirely.  Any of these results would have a harmful effect on health care in communities across the country as well as on local economies that rely on employers – like hospitals – to bring needed jobs.  Any repeal bill should at the same time reverse the cuts to Medicare – especially those made to hospitals.”