“We want to make sure we’re there, advocating on your behalf.”
Rep. Rob Wittman (R-Montross) met with Gloucester County Board of Supervisors members Kevin Smith and Tony Nicosia, County Administrator Carol Steele, Emergency Management Coordinator Jane Wenner, and Gloucester Volunteer Fire & Rescue Squad Chief J.D. Clements and President Bruce Soles to discuss current issues and needs in the community Friday afternoon. They met at Gloucester Emergency Management.
One of the first topics discussed was confusion surrounding Medicaid benefits. Wittman said that those who are deceased or here “illegally” will not receive Medicaid, as well as those with the ability to work full-time.
“If you’re able to work, we need you to go to work,” said Wittman.
Those who are determined able to work part-time must work 18.5 hours per week to qualify for Medicaid. Those who are determined to be disabled will continue to receive Medicaid.
Another big need discussed was funding for fire and rescue. GVFR...