Gov. Baker sees 'massive loss of critical funds' under GOP health plan
BOSTON — The health care bill that congressional Republicans plan to bring to the House floor for a vote Thursday afternoon would result in "a massive loss of critical funds" for Massachusetts, Gov. Charlie Baker said.
A vote on an amended version of the American Health Care Act is expected to reach the U.S. House floor for a vote Thursday afternoon, but in a statement the Republican governor said he hopes Congress reconsiders.
"Our administration will continue to protect Massachusetts' health care system, which leads the nation in health care coverage, and while the AHCA bill has been amended, it would still result in a massive loss of critical funds for the Commonwealth," Baker said in a statement. "In the meantime, I am thankful for the federal government's willingness to work with Massachusetts to deliver greater flexibility through the Medicaid system and I hope Congress reconsiders this amended legislation."
House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy said Wednesday that House leadership has the votes to get the latest edition of the AHCA through the House.
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