Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried Slams Senators Ashley Moody on Rick Scott for Voting to Strip 4.7 Million Floridians of their Healthcare

Today, the U.S. Senate voted against the extension to the ACA Tax Credits for three years to ensure healthcare would remain accessible and affordable for 24 million Americans. Among those who voted against the measure were Florida’s Senators Ashley Moody and Rick Scott.

“It is exactly two weeks before Christmas and 4.7 million Floridians are terrified they are going to lose access to their healthcare,” said Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried. “Instead of fighting for their health and safety our Senators, Rick Scott and Ashley Moody, have decided to leave them out in the cold by voting against ensuring their health and safety.”

“Floridians are scrambling to keep food on the table and the lights on during this affordability crisis. The least our elected officials can do is ensure that their healthcare costs don’t balloon by thousands of dollars, pushing more Florida families to the brink.”

“If these subsidies expire, costs will skyrocket forcing families to make impossible choices–including forgoing healthcare. That means higher costs, strained services, and longer wait times for everyone. 

“Floridians deserve better. Healthcare should not be a partisan issue and it’s a shame that millions of Americans have to endure this during the holidays.”