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Reitz Cited in Wall Street Journal

Will Republicans cave on Obamacare Medicaid expansion?

… in Thursday’s Wall Street Journal on the possibility that Republicans in the Michigan Legislature could be close to caving in on support for Medicaid expansion under Obamacare. Here is a compilation of analyses and commentary on why that should not happen.

Will Michigan Legislators Add to National Debt?

They will, by $22 billion, if they approve Medicaid expansion

… invitation to vastly increase Medicaid spending, they won’t be sending … because there is no such “Medicaid expansion fund.” Instead, all … legislators accept the Medicaid expansion, they will be approving … extra federal dollars the expansion would deliver to Michigan … if they go along with the expansion of Medicaid. Many governors …

If Medicaid Expansion Passes, GOP 'Yes' Votes Likely Stuck Voting to Pay For It Too

Attorney General Bill Schuette Opposes Medicaid Expansion

… Republicans who voted for the Medicaid expansion bill may have put themselves … appropriation bills to follow. Medicaid expansion is the key issue state … Getting states to do the expansion is an important to step toward … opposed the expansion of Medicaid," said Joy Yearout, a spokesperson … states that agree to the Medicaid expansion. In the past, taking …

MichiganVotes: New Bill Starts Discussion Of Medicaid Expansion Alternatives

Senator introduces 'free market alternative' to Medicaid expansion

… free-market alternative to Medicaid expansion. The stated goal of … offered in place of Medicaid expansion. On Thursday, Sen. … solution to Michigan's Medicaid expansion issue. This workgroup … Obama wants states to expand Medicaid to accommodate the implementation … Medicaid reform without expansion. "We made a case for this," …

'Voting Yes on Medicaid Expansion is Voting for Obamacare'

State Senate takes another turn on Medicaid expansion issue

… on legislation to expand Medicaid could take place today in … fashion the issue of Medicaid expansion in Michigan. At issue … states that are resisting the expansion of the social welfare health … program. "Voting yes on Medicaid expansion is voting for Obamacare," … Medicaid. Since then, Medicaid expansion has become a frontline …

Focusing on the Big Picture

How Republicans and Democrats view Medicaid expansion

… called their plan to reform Medicaid. In reality, it represents … the House GOP to pass Medicaid expansion. President Barack Obama's … adults) is what the Medicaid expansion is primarily all about. … language that would prevent the expansion from happening if the federal … conservative base sees Medicaid expansion as giving up the battle …

Politics 101: The Art of the Half Truth

What they're saying in Lansing about Medicaid expansion

… example of this involves Medicaid expansion, which at the state … Simply put, states that expand Medicaid are cooperating with the … States that refuse to do the expansion aren't. Rejecting the expansion … media that “inaction” on Medicaid expansion by Michigan lawmakers … lawmakers don't pass Medicaid expansion, then 26,000 people …

Medicaid Pays Below What It Costs To Take Care of Patients

Video highlights real issues with Medicaid expansion in Michigan

… to accept more patients on Medicaid but says he can't because … reimbursements too low. "Medicaid pays us way below what it … [patients]," Condit said. He said Medicaid reimbursements are 22 cents … care." Opponents of Medicaid expansion in Michigan point to … Won't Increase' Claim By Medicaid Expansion Advocates Remains Du …

The Dirty Secret of GOP Obamacare Capitulation

Tea Party leader dissects Medicaid expansion

… accept the Obamacare Medicaid expansion, it will prop-up an … House Bill 4714 (the Medicaid expansion) was voted out of committee … move forward with the Medicaid expansion. …It is customary, … Republicans argue that this expansion won’t cost Michigan a dime … if they approve the Medicaid expansion.  

Oregon Study Suggests Michigan Medicaid Expansion Not Worth the Cost

Health policy expert: 'The nation's top health economists released a study that throws a huge "STOP" sign in front of Obamacare's Medicaid expansion'

… Legislature debates expanding Medicaid, a new study says that doing … front of Obamacare's Medicaid expansion," wrote Michael Cannon, … by participating in the expansion, when the best-designed research … Michigan speaking about Medicaid expansion. "But every state will … money to sign onto the Medicaid expansion. "At a time when middle-income …

Michigan Republicans Go Wobbly on Obamacare

Medicaid expansion props up vulnerable law

… also refuse the law's Medicaid expansion. Yet Republicans who … pressure and accepting the Medicaid expansion. Some in the majority … cap on benefits), the Medicaid expansion is bad policy because … citizens) who oppose the expansion are not "bitter enders" refusing … Foundation Trust not in Obamacare Medicaid Cost-Share Promises – Mackinac …

Commentary: House GOP Leadership's Obamacare Flip-Flop

No explanation for June’s sudden Medicaid expansion reversal

… related to the Obamacare Medicaid expansion occurred in the Republican … members had opposed Medicaid expansion all year, but suddenly … legislation that would have made expansion unlikely to supporting a … They don't really want Medicaid expansion in Michigan. They just … also: The Real Patients of Medicaid: Teraca Medicaid Recipient: …

Fla. Medicaid: Governor Proposes, House Disposes

Obamacare expansion wilts in Sunshine State

… approving the Obamacare Medicaid expansion, which Gov. Rick Scott … Obamacare balloon and expand Medicaid forgot about that saving … latest state to reject the expansion, as Gov. Rick Scott failed … population slated for the Medicaid expansion would be governed by … the chances making the Medicaid expansion contingent on reform, …

Hospitals: Careful What You Wish for on Medicaid

New research shows expansion could hurt providers

… suggests the Obamacare Medicaid expansion may cost hospitals hundreds … specifically, lower-quality Medicaid. Because Medicaid reimbursement … mightily in favor of the Medicaid expansion. Specifically, the study found the expansion would reduce the number of … undecided about the Medicaid expansion. Hospital lobbyists …

New Mackinac Center Study Cautions Against Relying on ‘Waivers’ to Reform Medicaid

‘Waivers are temporary but expansion is forever’

… legislators who favor expanding Medicaid under the Affordable Care … waivers are temporary but expansion is forever,” said Jack McHugh, … condition for accepting the expansion may be in for a rude awakening … revealed several flaws with Medicaid expansion, including increased … those who enroll in Medicaid expansions drop private insurance …

Hohman in LSJ: Road Tax Hike to Fund Medicaid Expansion

… agreed to last fall could essentially be used to pay for the state’s Medicaid expansion, Mackinac Center’s James Hohman argues in an op-ed published by the … that $400 million general fund allocation will pay for Michigan’s Medicaid expansion and increases in the Department of Health and Human Services and …

Brain Surgery Required After Medicaid Issues Delayed Dental Care

The real patients of Medicaid video series

… their sister to navigate the Medicaid maze. At first she tried … practice could not accept her Medicaid coverage. She discontinued … 2009, to save money, Michigan Medicaid ended routine dental visits … Obamacare. Opponents of Medicaid expansion in Michigan point to … Won't Increase' Claim By Medicaid Expansion Advocates Remains Du …

GOP Controlled Legislature Passes Medicaid Expansion; Headed to Governor for Signature

State Rep.: 'Medicaid does not offer the best option of care for the expanded population'

Medicaid expansion in Michigan, which is a key to the implementation … Bill 4714, which will expand Medicaid to able-bodied adults without … lobbied extensively for the expansion and has said he will sign … it immediate effect, Medicaid expansion in Michigan will begin … In Passing Obamacare Medicaid Expansion New Medicaid Study: …

Legislature Hoping for Improbable Federal Rescue of Medicaid Expansion

Without waiver, it's back to the drawing board

The Obamacare Medicaid expansion approved by the Michigan Legislature … Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services grants Michigan … for the 600,000 people the expansion added to the state’s medical … Michigan accept the Medicaid expansion, he relied on projections … legislators accepted the Medicaid expansion after a bitter three-sided …

Study: Lure of Federal Medicaid-Expansion Subsidies Should Not Lead Policymakers to Underestimate Medicaid’s Drawbacks or Overlook Other Viable Insurance Options

512,000 people in low-income target group of Medicaid expansion had private insurance, according to most recent statistics; affordable exchange insurance also available

… state policymakers debate an expansion of Medicaid under the federal Affordable … Colo., illustrate how Medicaid expansion could be an inefficient … target group for the Medicaid expansion, they estimate a $475 … be eligible for the Medicaid expansion had private insurance. …