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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. …