Barnett discusses expanding Medicaid
Barnett has supported expanding Medicaid throughout his campaign, saying it was a mainly humanitarian issue that placed a priority on supporting struggling demographics, including poor, older and disabled residents, as well as smaller communities. It's also an issue that Barnett felt was undervalued under Govs
"I think our state, historically, has wanted to take care of those in need, educate our children, build our roads and pass on something better to the next generation. That's what we see as the values of Kansans. We are not holding to those values under the current administration, nor the past," Barnett said.
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Logistical issues with KanCare,
"A lot of people outlive their resources, to no fault of their own. People work hard, save a lot of money, but many times when they end up in a long-term care facility, it takes six, seven,
Avoiding an expansion of Medicaid could lead to closing nursing homes or hospitals forced to cover unpaid costs from uninsured patients, Hansen and Barnett said. Barnett said many community hospitals will tax at local levels to remain open.
The issue would have a larger impact in western
If elected, Barnett said he would cut ties with Maximus, the
Expansion of Medicaid caused clashes with candidates across the aisle earlier this week, when candidates
Barnett's fellow Republican candidates have mixed views on the policy. At a Republican candidates' forum in
"There is an alternative to the Brownback/Colyer type of administration, and Kobach. We are the Republican alternative to what Brownback and Colyer brought us in the last seven years and what Kobach will also bring us," Barnett said.
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