ICYMI: 13 News Now “VERIFIES” Affordable Virginia Ad, Rep. Jen Kiggans is Silent

Virginia Beach, VA – After launching a $2 million ad campaign last month, Affordable Virginia’s ad featuring Ken, a Navy veteran, has been seen by residents across Hampton Roads. Channel 13 recently featured the ad in their Verify segment. 

Channel 13 reached out to Rep. Jen Kiggans for a statement, but unsurprisingly, she did not respond. The segment verified that Rep. Jen Kiggans has cut veterans’ health care. 

“I’m a veteran, I’m on the ground, and I see how Rep. Kiggans’ policies have hurt our community,” said Ken, a Navy Veteran featured in the ad. “I’ve seen wait times increase at the VA, and I’ve seen veterans fall through the cracks. Cuts to Medicaid and the ACA tax credits have a direct impact on them, and Rep. Kiggans should reverse her dangerous health care cuts.”

See the coverage HERE.

Virginia has one of the highest percentages of veterans in the country, with Rep. Kiggans' district being home to the most veterans in the Commonwealth. This past year, Rep. Kiggans has:

• Voted to slash health care for 260,000 Medicaid recipients in Virginia. One out of ten veterans is on Medicaid, and about 3 million children in military families nationwide are eligible for Medicaid. 

• Voted against restoring health care tax credits, impacting 326,000 Virginians who are currently facing steep premium hikes due to the expiration of the credits in 2025.

• Openly praised the current Administration for its work in slashing tens of thousands of Veterans Affairs jobs.

Rep Kiggans must reverse these dangerous Medicaid cuts.