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Jersey City's Health Crisis: Hospital Shortage & Insurance Squeeze
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Jersey Citys main hospital, Jersey City Medical Center, struggles to meet the citys healthcare needs with only three hundred fifty beds, far less than the required seven hundred. Federal budget changes have ended premium credits for middle-income residents, leading to increased health insurance costs and reduced coverage. Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP benefits further strain the situation. Federal and state leaders are urged to restore credits and funding, and rebuild local hospital access to alleviate the burden on Jersey City residents.
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