EDITORIAL: Medicaid expansion good for all
We believe: That action was about politics, not fiscal or health-care realities.
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As the evidence continues to mount that
During recent legislative hearings on expansion, state Rep.
"I have a real fear of what pulling that number of people out of the insurance market would have on such a small state," he said.
What is this guy talking about? The people who would qualify for
Of course,
And, really, this state's continued opposition to expansion also is all about politics. How else could lawmakers ignore the evidence? Consider:
- It saves states money. Data from
- It builds jobs. In 2014,
- It strengthens rural hospitals by reducing uncompensated care.
- It gives a leg up, not a hand out. Nationally, 61 percent of those eligible are from working families who can't afford health insurance.
- It is good for public health. One study shows those covered by expansion take their medication more regularly and get recurring care for chronic conditions. In
Two fears that opponents use also are unfounded.
One is that the program will be flooded with applicants. True, that did happen in
As for claims that the feds will back out of their promise to fund 90 percent of the costs, that is unsupported by history.
At a time when
Get on with it. Approve
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