Local representatives react to Medicaid expansion announcement
Following Gov.
"I am very encouraged by the announcement and pleased to see a bipartisan effort to advance Medicaid expansion into the state of
Rep.
"The medical community is behind this plan," Carlin said.
"I think it sounds like a good plan," Carlson said. "And I hope we can get it through."
The expansion would cover an additional 150,000 Kansans. It also would push down private health insurance premium costs so people are less likely to drop private plans for Medicaid coverage, according to the
"This proposal embraces Democratic priorities and Republican priorities," Gov.
The push for Medicaid expansion has been on the forefront of discussions heading into this year's legislative session, which starts Monday.
"There's lots of pre-work that's been done that lays the ground work to have a very positive session," said Sen.
"I promise to do everything I can to get expansion over the finish line this year," Kelly said. "We will get it done, and we will get it done right."
Hawk, who was present at Kelly and Denning's announcement Thursday, said he is optimistic about the plan.
"I loved what (
He was one of 22 co-sponsors of the plan. Hawk said 10 other
Rep.
"My concern in general with Medicaid expansion (is) we don't have all the details," he said.
"What we're doing is borrowing from our grandchild and great-grandchildren, which I think is something we probably shouldn't be doing," he continued.
Ascension Via Christi extended its support, stating expansion will benefit
"Expanding Medicaid will bring hundreds of millions in federal dollars to our state, giving
Carlin said she is glad the state is working toward Medicaid expansion.
"I think it's really, really good progress," Carlin said. "Individually, it means everything to those people who have been waiting."
Carlson's district -- 64 -- is very supportive of Medicaid expansion, she said.
"I do feel like this is the plan for the working poor," Carlson said.
She emphasized the need for taking care of people -- especially those with children -- who make about
"Those are who we need to take care of," she said.
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