New CT State Tax Being Blamed For Cuts, Layoffs At Greenwich Hospital
GREENWICH, CT (WCBS 880) -- A new Connecticut state tax is being blamed for program cuts and layoffs of 36 workers at Greenwich Hospital.
Executive director Frank Corvino, says the tax collects nearly 5 percent of hospital revenue, leaving a shortfall of $8.5 million.
WCBS 880's Fran Schneidau reports: Critics Say Cut Luxuries, Not Programs
Podcast
One person sad to see the Healthy Living Center close, is former Greenwich First Selectman Richard Bergstresser, who faithfully uses the facility.
"I consider it a lifesaver because when I first went into office, my cardiologist pointed out I wasn't getting any exercise," said Bergstresser.
Corvino says there will across the board changes. Employees will be paying more into their benefits, but insists the hospital's first-rate care will not suffer because of these cuts.
