Re: [Winona] County Budget Cuts

[DeanLanz]

I agree that cutting services to this very necessary and worthwhile organization for the work they do is unconscionable.
You asked about other examples of cuts that we are aware of?
Beginning October 1st I, and I'm sure every other person who has U-Care (Medical Assistance) will be asked to make a co-pay on some of the health care needs provided by the plan.
From a personal perspective for me this means that I must come up with $20 a month for a co-pay for the prescriptions I have.
Twenty dollars may not sound like much, and I can probably find it someplace, but for many U-Care with little or no income and families to provide for they may be forced to decide between health-care for their children and such luxuries as food and shelter.
Dean Lanz