1199SEIU STATEMENT ON GOVERNOR PATRICK'S BUDGET

“Overall, this is a sensible budget that will help protect the health of patients and families in our state. Through this budget, the Governor is helping ensure seniors and people with disabilities can live safely and independently at home through the cost-effective Personal Care Attendant program. The inclusion of FMAP funding in this budget means the Governor is taking a smart approach towards ensuring Massachusetts families benefit as much as possible from this key federal funding source. The Governor also continues to prioritize the health of everyone in Massachusetts by ensuring more families can access care through local healthcare reform efforts.” - MIKE FADEL, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, 1199SEIU

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With 350,000 members in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Maryland and Washington D.C., 1199 SEIU is the largest and fastest growing healthcare union in the country. Our mission is to achieve affordable, high quality healthcare for all.