After signing a letter opposing Medicaid cuts, Rep. Jeff Van Drew reversed course last week with his vote. As families struggle to afford basics like housing, food, and healthcare, slashing Medicaid would put 1.8 million New Jerseyans directly at risk. Medicaid helps pay for 60% of nursing home residents in state and provides hundreds of millions in support to hospitals. These cuts won’t just hurt individuals — they’ll drive up costs for everyone and put hospitals at risk of closure. Plus, with a state deficit already over $2.1 billion, shifting more Medicaid costs onto NJ only hurts us.