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Michigan Medicaid Expansion Heading To The Governor

… Bill 4714, which will expand Medicaid in Michigan. Now, Gov. Rick … can sign it into law. Medicaid expansion was the key issue state … Getting states to do the expansion is a vital step toward implementing … “immediate effect,” Medicaid expansion in Michigan will begin … In Passing Obamacare Medicaid Expansion New Medicaid Study: …

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: …

Implementing Obamacare

… federal health care law Medicaid expansion: Passed 20 to 18 in the Senate To expand Medicaid eligibility to families and … pay 100 percent of the expansion’s cost during the first three … Colbeck Amendment to Medicaid Expansion: Failed 17 to 21 in … hospitals under the Medicaid expansion. Who Voted "Yes" and …

GOP's 'Collective Guilt' on Medicaid Expansion

… ‘no’ on the Obamacare Medicaid expansion — shares some blame … lawmakers to regard the expansion as a bad deal for Michigan, … heard lots of evidence of how Medicaid does not help its intended … Senate who voted for the expansion have all suddenly turned … $3 billion per year in new Medicaid income. So hospital-related …

State House Passes Medicaid Expansion; Will Cost Taxpayers $1.3 Billion over Next Decade

Vote based on faulty assumption that the federal government will approve requested waiversforever’

… Bill 4714 that will expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care … revealed several flaws with Medicaid expansion, including increased … those who enroll in Medicaid expansions drop private insurance … emergency room visits by Medicaid recipients and lead to worse … Legislature voted in favor of the expansion based on the belief that …

Michigan Medicaid Expansion: A Win For President Obama?

… Michigan Senate passed a Medicaid expansion bill, it moved a key … state to go along with the expansion. There are 21 states that … the bill. As far as Medicaid expansion is concerned, it seems … In Passing Obamacare Medicaid Expansion New Medicaid Study: 'Waivers Are Temporary, …

Eight Senate Republicans Join Democrats In Passing Obamacare Medicaid Expansion

Bill headed back to the House

A Medicaid expansion bill passed in the state Senate late Tuesday, … voted 20-18 to pass a Medicaid expansion bill (House Bill 4714) … wrench into the plans of Medicaid expansion proponents. The question … the vote being taken. "The expansion of Medicaid is a key part of Obamacare. …

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 …

'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 …

Waivers Are Subject to the Discretion of Federal Bureaucrats

… whether and how to execute Medicaid expansion. The secretary’s discretion, … effectively limits or affects mandatory Medicaid populations — which would include the population targeted by expansion — insofar as such restrictions would … Finally, the secretary’s Section 1115 Medicaid waiver authority only applies to …

Waivers Are Temporary

… secretary of HHS may approve a Medicaid waiver for “the period he … report described HIP as a Medicaid program “that covers thousands … 1115 waiver for the state’s “Medicaid Low-Income Adult Coverage … the emergency room for most Medicaid beneficiaries.”[30] Enrollment … with the goals of the Medicaid expansion, and — as Oklahoma discovered …

Endnotes

… state plan amendments, see: "Medicaid State Plan Amendments," (Centers … Benefits from the ACA Medicaid Expansion?," (The Henry J. Kaiser … al., "Opting in to the Medicaid Expansion under the ACA: Who Are … Arkansas Escape From Medicaid Expansion if the Federal Government … Gently on Bush Era Coverage Expansion," CQ HealthBeat, Aug. 17, …

Conclusion

Expanding Medicaid under the ACA can have potentially permanent consequences … become mandatory populations in expansion, which carry the full mantle of … greater federal control over the Medicaid program in every area (including … Any decision to accept the Medicaid expansion today should not be based on …

Three Reasons for Caution

… they are not capable of providing sufficient flexibility for long-term Medicaid reform. First, while legal and political considerations are likely to make Medicaid expansion permanent, waivers are designed to be temporary and there is no guarantee …

Section 1115 Waivers

… concerns about the rigidity of Medicaid and the increased long-term … even if a state opts for expansion, it can still gain flexibility in how it administers its Medicaid program through special, … of the statute. Under the Medicaid waiver provisions in Section … novel methods of delivering Medicaid-funded services. Section …

Medicaid Expansion is Permanent

The Medicaid expansion decision is particularly important because … state’s ability to exit the expansion.[10] The secretary of HHS … withhold the first dollar of Medicaid funding to states that fail to comply with Medicaid requirements.[11] Given that … mandatory nature of Medicaid expansion in National Federation …

Background

Medicaid is a federal-state partnership program governed by … of 1965. Each state-based Medicaid program operates under a … a state to adopt the Medicaid expansion, it must amend its Medicaid … been amended to include the expansion, that agreement becomes part … ensure compliance. While Medicaid expansion under the ACA promises …

Introduction

… whether to opt–in to an expansion of Medicaid permitted by the Affordable … states, proponents of Medicaid expansion are promoting the use … restrictions as they expand Medicaid programs. In other words, … policymakers seek. By contrast, Medicaid expansion likely will be difficult …

Center Dominates Free Press Opinion Page

… Board Chairman Clifford W. Taylor, former chief justice of the Michigan Supreme Court, explained why the Michigan Senate should not vote to expand Medicaid under Obamacare; Michael Van Beek, director of research, wrote about his recent study examining why students in Florida are outperforming their Michigan …

Medicaid Expansion not the Answer

… as Tuesday to accept an expansion of the federal Medicaid program and throw Michigan’s … Any benefits of a bigger Medicaid program would be short-lived … it also made state Medicaid expansions optional. Twenty-one … clouding the claim that Medicaid expansion will ease ER costs and …

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 …

Medicaid: Waivers are Temporary, Expansion is Forever

… Solutions, examines whether states can rely on using federally granted “waivers” to avoid some federal rules and regulations in hopes of expanding their Medicaid programs in a more cost-effective manner. It reports that there are three limitations to such a strategy: waivers are temporary, subject to the discretion …

Two Democrats Join Republicans at Top of Tea Party Scorecard

Ratings shows bipartisanship on issues like fee increases, corporate welfare

… pension double-dipping, fees and Medicaid expansion. Ray Hamman, the leader of … importance the group placed on Medicaid expansion, which is a key component of … getting the most attention is the Medicaid expansion, which is strongly opposed by … for a costly and ineffective Medicaid expansion. Obamacare is a disaster for …

New Medicaid Study: ‘Waivers Are Temporary, Expansion Is Forever’

… adopting the Obamacare Medicaid expansion states can gain greater … administration will weaken the Medicaid requirements that they fought … ill-placed, and trading expansion for waivers is a risky bargain … implement the Obamacare Medicaid expansion as early as next week. … decision to accept the Medicaid expansion today should not be …

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 …

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 …

Medicaid Client in ICU After Being Denied Routine Care

Two women describe how their sister on Medicaid ended up in the Intensive Care Unit for an untreated, abscessed tooth. In 2009, Michigan Medicaid eliminated routine dental care.

Michigan Doctor Against Medicaid Expansion

… shares the reasons he's against the proposed Medicaid expansion in Michigan. He explains how low reimbursements … cover patient health care costs as it is and why Medicaid patients, under expansion, will have less access to specialty care. He …

Health Policy Expert: GOP Medicaid Reforms 'Out Of The Stone Age'

… House Bill 4714, the Medicaid expansion measure, are trying to sell it as Medicaid reform. In reality, as even … aid." ~~~~~ See also: Medicaid Expansion: New Exterior, Same … Won't Increase' Claim By Medicaid Expansion Advocates Remains Dubious … Pushing To Distance Medicaid Expansion From Obamacare Medicaid …

August 2, 2013, MichiganVotes.org Weekly Vote Report

… federal health care law's Medicaid expansion to the full Senate. … would authorize the Medicaid expansion in Michigan. The other … are alternatives to the expansion offered by two Republican … federal health care law Medicaid expansion The Senate work group … House passed bill to expand Medicaid eligibility to families and …

Medicaid Expansion Plan: New Exterior, Same Core

… the legislation to expand Medicaid in Michigan. But despite the … Gov. Rick Snyder wants the expansion and the hundreds of millions … by the House to pass Medicaid expansion. Twenty-eight House … Republican supporters of Medicaid expansion have used for months. … active resistance to Medicaid expansion by the conservative …

The Real Patients of Medicaid: Rebecca

… becca Myers qualifies for Medicaid because she is a single mother … limitations. Opponents of Medicaid expansion in Michigan point to … Won't Increase' Claim By Medicaid Expansion Advocates Remains Dubious … Pushing To Distance Medicaid Expansion From Obamacare Medicaid Expansion ... What's the Rush? …

Senate Offers Multiple Medicaid Expansion Plans

A vote could take place late this month

… took action on expanding Medicaid in Michigan by reporting … want, which is to expand Medicaid in Michigan. Medicaid expansion is the top issue state … known as Obamacare. Expanding Medicaid in Michigan accommodates … two alternatives to Medicaid expansion. One plan consists of …

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: …

Medicaid Expansion Explained

Avik Roy, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, describes the current state of Medicaid and the consequences of expanding it.

The Real Patients of Medicaid: Teraca

… child. She is covered by Medicaid, but has no regular doctor. … Medicaid. Opponents of Medicaid expansion in Michigan point to … Won't Increase' Claim By Medicaid Expansion Advocates Remains Dubious … Pushing To Distance Medicaid Expansion From Obamacare Medicaid Expansion ... What's the Rush? …

MICHIGAN CAPITOL CONFIDENTIAL

Summer 2013 Edition

… in Schools, Holes in Ceilings and Walls Medicaid Expansion ... What’s the Rush? Michigan Tea Party … Blame for School District Failures Expert: Medicaid Expansion Means Increased Costs for Worse Service … ‘Dues Skim’ Oregon Study Suggests Michigan Medicaid Expansion Not Worth the Cost Films or Potholes? Film …

The Real Patients of Medicaid: Rebecca

Rebecca Myers qualifies for Medicaid because she is a single mother with no … in a "managed care program" under Medicaid and reports easy access to health … became sick, she discovered Michigan Medicaid did not cover care when she got sick, … care options but she would lose her Medicaid coverage because of its income li …

The Real Patients of Medicaid: Teraca

… expecting her sixth child. She is on Medicaid, does not have a regular doctor and … most recent pregnancy diagnosis. Medicaid patients use the ER at nearly twice … Rick Snyder is pushing to expand Medicaid in Michigan. Doing so would fulfill … The House passed a bill to expand Medicaid in Michigan, but the Senate so far …

Medicaid Recipient: 'When I ask where I'm supposed to go, I'm told the hospital'

Videos highlight the real issues with Medicaid in Michigan

… been on and off Michigan Medicaid for more than 20 years. She knows about … patients. Opponents of Medicaid expansion in Michigan point to … Won't Increase' Claim By Medicaid Expansion Advocates Remains Dubious … Pushing To Distance Medicaid Expansion From Obamacare Medicaid Expansion ... What's the Rush? …

The Real Patients of Medicaid: Julie

Julie Henry has been on and off Michigan Medicaid for more than 20 years. She talks about the difficulty in finding a doctor who will accept Medicaid and why it routinely forces her into the emergency room.

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," …

OtherCare not Obamacare

Health care event that looks to market for solutions to be held Saturday in Ann Arbor

… Michigan Legislature continues to discuss expanding Medicaid as part of the law, a group of doctors is hosting … blogger, will discuss why Michigan should delay the expansion of Medicaid and work toward a patient-centered model. Registration …

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 …

July 12, 2013, MichiganVotes.org Weekly Vote Report

… an attempt in the Senate to advance the Medicaid expansion bill to the Senate floor. This report contains … Not Voting   House Bill 4714, Advance Medicaid expansion bill to full Senate: Failed 12 to 18 in … House-passed bill that would implement the Medicaid expansion component of the federal health care law …

'ER Visits Won't Increase' Claim By Medicaid Expansion Advocates Remains Dubious

… placed in state operated Medicaid programs, according to reports. … states that agree to make the expansion. In Michigan, House Bill … basis for promoting Medicaid expansion in Michigan, based partly … Democrats describe the Medicaid expansion bill in that context. … increased demand the Medicaid expansion will place on it. That’s …

Center Op-Ed on Medicaid in Detroit News

Legislators need to learn the Hippocratic Oath

An Op-Ed by Editor Lindsey Dodge and Senior Legislative Analyst Jack McHugh explaining why Medicaid expansion is wrong for Michigan appears in The Detroit News today. For more analysis and commentary on the matter, see here.

First Rule of Medicaid Expansion: Do No Harm

… Consider doctors. The Medicaid expansion proposed by the law … for health care from new Medicaid enrollees, many of whom are … Consider young adults. Medicaid expansion would place an increased … class. In some previous Medicaid expansions, as many as 50 percent … lawmakers cannot allow the expansion of Medicaid in our state. …

Snyder Administration Pushing To Distance Medicaid Expansion From Obamacare

Gov. Snyder, Lt. Gov. Calley and others now using the phrase, 'Healthy Michigan'

… , Obamacare included the expansion of Medicaid to help cover some of the … Calley said the debate on Medicaid expansion is about reforming the … picking up the tab for any Medicaid expansion. "The question to ask … Obamacare) mandate of Medicaid expansion was unconstitutionally …

July 5, 2013, MichiganVotes.org Weekly Vote Report

… an attempt in the Senate to advance the Medicaid expansion bill to the Senate floor. This report contains … Not Voting   House Bill 4714, Advance Medicaid expansion bill to full Senate: Failed 12 to 18 in … House-passed bill that would implement the Medicaid expansion component of the federal health care law …

Delay Strengthens 'No Medicaid Expansion' Case

Postponing employer mandate makes Obamacare more vulnerable

… adopt the Obamacare Medicaid expansion it reduces the likelihood … cause. The case for no expansion became much stronger recently … would you authorize a Medicaid expansion that further entrenches … slated for Obamacare’s Medicaid expansion, who live in states that don’t expand Medicaid. Effectively, states no longer …

How Obamacare Is Vulnerable

Law may be amended in 2014

… Michigan adopt the Obamacare Medicaid expansion is that the law is a "done-deal," … Foundation Trust not in Obamacare Medicaid Cost-Share Promises – Mackinac Center … $22 billion to National Debt with Expansion – Mackinac Center States Can Save Taxpayers $609 Billion by Refusing Medicaid Expansion – Goldwater Institute/Wall Street …

Hospital Lobby Driving Medicaid Expansion

Jack McHugh's Senate testimony on Obamacare

… Legislature approves the Medicaid expansion — and it is willing … It's explained by the Medicaid expansion "1-2-3": 1. The medical … plain English, what "expand Medicaid" really means is the Michigan … deliver if you approve the expansion? One stark expression of … Well, the money for the Medicaid expansion doesn't come from some …

Medicaid Expansion...What's the Rush?

Gov. Snyder applying serious pressure to get Michigan Senate to approve key Obamacare provision

… v. Rick Snyder wants Medicaid expansion and he wants it now. … "yes" on Obamacare's Medicaid expansion.  After the bill was … of the state, touting the expansion. And he quit calling the … Obamacare provision Medicaid expansion, instead referring to … enticement to get states to expand Medicaid. States that take the deal …

It’s no Secret, Hard Work Pays Off

… Taylor who object to a deal that would keep taking union dues from their paychecks for 10 years after RTW passed. We’re also closely tracking Medicaid expansion (a key to the Obamacare rollout), pre-K education and the Cesar Chavez Academy charter public school, which is a Detroit success story. Don’t …

The Un-Affordable Care Act

… whether to accept the law’s expansion of Medicaid — originally mandatory, but … state to approve the Medicaid expansion, because it is a key … in advance, with no Medicaid expansion until they do. Many … benefits under a limited Medicaid expansion. This allowed researchers …

Health Care, Heat and Hollywood

… Let’s dive right in to our Summer Issue. The heat is turning up on Medicaid expansion debates in states across the country, and Michigan is no exception. … decided to give you an overview as well as an in-depth look into how Medicaid expansion would directly impact young adults. We focus on young adults more …

Obamacare Medicaid: Facts, Figures, Background

What you don’t know can hurt you

… starting in 2020 the Medicaid expansion will impose $300 million … signaled that increasing states' Medicaid share is in the administration's … https://www.mackinac.org/18416 --  Money for the expansion doesn’t come from some “pool” … legislators accept the Medicaid expansion, they will be approving … descriptions of the Medicaid expansion bill, House Bill 4714 (note …

Final Seven House Republicans Who Backed Obamacare's Medicaid Expansion

Final in a series

… Michigan House passed Medicaid expansion legislation, House Bill … voted for Obamacare's Medicaid expansion, four were West Michigan … Schmidt, R-Traverse City. Medicaid expansion at the state level is … up-front money to implement the expansion. Over time, states will be … absolutely confident that Medicaid eligibility expansion cannot …

Eight More House Republicans Who Backed Obamacare's Medicaid Expansion

Third in a series

… Republicans who voted for Medicaid expansion were from what could … perspective. States that support expansion of Medicaid will get hundreds of millions … implemented by opposing the Medicaid expansion. Choosing this course … think their voting for Medicaid expansion would be viewed as a …

Medicaid Expansion: A Battle Over Two Views

Historic opportunity to reform Washington, D.C.

… conflict over the issue of Medicaid expansion. This is a classic … historic perspective. Medicaid expansion is the top issue facing … not force states to expand Medicaid. However, expansion of Medicaid is a critical … Gov. Rick Snyder wants Medicaid expansion. In essence his position …

Medicaid Spending

… governments spent $389 billion on Medicaid in 2010, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation.[*] Medicaid is the largest expense in … Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, state and local governments’ Medicaid spending was only $84 billion … result of the anticipated Medicaid expansion. Similarly, federal …

Endnotes

… Act,” (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services), http://goo.gl/aEJcg … 0938-AQ63 (Final Rule on the ‘Medicaid Parity’ provision),” (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nov. 16, 2012), … Martin, “Gov. Rick Snyder: Medicaid expansion ‘makes sense for the … Kathryn Kuhmerker, “The Medicaid Expansion: A One-Step Plan to …

Conclusion 

… analysts have noted elsewhere, Medicaid comprises nearly one of every … unsustainable rate.[72] If Medicaid eligibility is expanded, … targeted by the proposed Medicaid expansion will have access to … federal subsidies for Medicaid expansion, state policymakers … costs under the proposed expansion, policymakers have sound …

Does Medicaid Boost the Economy?

… benefits” that additional federal Medicaid funds might create within … existing Medicaid and any Medicaid expansion. For many years, Michigan … benefit.[61] Nor would Medicaid expansion bring only new dollars … those enrolling in a Medicaid expansion would be dropping their … reducing the benefits that the expansion might have otherwise been …

Medicaid and Displacement of Private Insurance

… at least some of the new Medicaid enrollees would be those … instance, analysis of past Medicaid expansions to mothers and children … adults are the target of Medicaid expansion under the ACA. The likely … eligible for Medicaid under expansion rules, though many of them … Jack Hadley, “SCHIP, Medicaid Expansions Lead to Shifts in Children’s …

Lower Medicaid Provider Fees 

… physicians willing to treat Medicaid enrollees.[21] On average, … the fee-for-service state Medicaid program only about half (51 percent) … For primary care, Michigan Medicaid fee-for-service pays less … estimate that Michigan’s Medicaid fee-for-service program pays … June 9, 2013). Under a Medicaid expansion, the disparity between …

Effect of the ACA on Michigan Medicaid Enrollment and Cost Sharing

… suggested above, the Medicaid expansion envisioned under the … at age 65.[*] Thus, while Medicaid does provide significant … in the ACA’s proposed Medicaid expansion is the nonelderly uninsured.[†] … limits, the federal Medicaid-expansion subsidies, at least … population targeted by the expansion: people who are uninsured …

Introduction: The Medicaid Choice

… have denied federal matching Medicaid funds to states that chose not to extend Medicaid eligibility to people with … passage of the ACA, most state Medicaid programs limited eligibility … thorough discussion of the Medicaid expansion must involve costs, … eligibility for the proposed Medicaid expansion is technically cut off …

Executive Summary

… whether to expand the state’s Medicaid program to cover people newly … Under the proposed state Medicaid expansion, the number of potential … eligible for Medicaid under an expansion. The size of the scheduled … Affordable Care Act. A Medicaid expansion would likely shift many … enrollees following Medicaid expansions actually dropped their …

An Analysis of the Proposed Medicaid Expansion in Michigan

… whether to expand the state's Medicaid program to cover people newly eligible for federal Medicaid subsidies under the Affordable … broader definitions of the expansion.  The study determines that a Medicaid expansion would likely shift many … enrollees following Medicaid expansions dropped existing private …

More House GOP Reps Who Voted For Key Obamacare Provision

Second in a series

… Republicans who voted to expand Medicaid say the measure has a cancellation … clause was altered. Medicaid expansion is the top issue state … without children) before the expansion could take place. House … defended his vote. "The Medicaid Expansion bill specifically states … Vote With Dems To Pass Medicaid Expansion Michigan House Republicans …

Pete Hoekstra: 'Michigan Could Impact Obamacare in Washington'

Former U.S. Rep.: 'There are already people in Washington, D.C., talking about cutting dollars on the federal end and putting more of a burden on the states'

… lawmakers refuse to expand Medicaid, it could help force the … likely sign it into law. Medicaid expansion is currently the top … lawmakers should say "no" to Medicaid expansion, not only because of … Vote With Dems To Pass Medicaid Expansion Michigan House Republicans Buckle On Obamacare Medicaid Expansion Michigan Capitol Confidential …

Stopping Medicaid Expansion In Its Tracks

Amendment makes bill match proponents' claims

… against the Obamacare Medicaid expansion, and none of the Senators … amendment would stop the expansion from proceeding until after … and doling out the federal expansion dollars, and sometime later … in a piece titled, "New Medicaid's Roach Motel: The GOP flippers … for why the federal Medicaid expansion dollars won't stop once …

We're Still a 'Donor State' with Medicaid Expansion

Legislators should avoid spurious arguments to defend votes

In justifying his Medicaid expansion vote in Michigan Capitol … economic effects of a Medicaid expansion in Arkansas, the study's … federal government under Medicaid expansion. The reason is simple: … line would be covered by Medicaid under the expansion. Since the bulk of this is …

House GOP Leaders Vote With Dems To Pass Medicaid Expansion

First in a series

… House Bill 4714 to expand Medicaid in Michigan. The bill passed … cast by Republicans. Medicaid expansion is this year's No 1 … this bill who voted for Medicaid expansion were: House Speaker … Gov. Rick Snyder wants the expansion. From the beginning of the debate over Medicaid expansion in Michigan, it was …

Medicaid Now a 'Reform-Proof' Entitlement

Imposing 'healthy behavior' conditions on Social Security next?

… provision in the Obamacare Medicaid expansion bill that was passed … Republicans mistakenly framed the expansion in the same conceptual terms … hoops. In the public mind, Medicaid falls somewhere between. … impose some conditions on Medicaid beneficiaries. Here’s how … relevant to Obamacare-driven expansion of the program by the Michigan …

Gov. Rick Snyder's Performance Dashboards:

Are they driving accountability in Michigan?

… dashboard provides no feedback on the destination of the driver. Perhaps the trip is headed in entirely the wrong direction, such as the potential Medicaid expansion on which the Obamacare implementation hinges. Further, a dashboard is inherently a reflection of what the car’s designer thinks is important, …

June 14, 2013, MichiganVotes.org Weekly Vote Report

Votes on Medicaid and state budget

… federal health care law Medicaid expansion: Passed 76 to 31 in the House To expand Medicaid eligibility to families and … pay 100 percent of the expansion’s cost during the first three … certain cost-saving state Medicaid reforms before the expansion may proceed. All but one …

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. …

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.  

Republican Ploy to Stop Medicaid Expansion?

Obamacare Capitulation at a Discount Price

… 4714, the Obamacare Medicaid expansion. The next day some of … to the full House. These expansion opponents were Reps. Kevin … against accepting the Medicaid expansion. At the time the members … are leaning against Medicaid expansion — fully half the states … going to leave nine federal Medicaid dollars on the table for …

Medicaid Expansion Bill Heads to the House

House Republicans help Obamacare provision move to a vote

… a hard "no" vote on the expansion of Medicaid in Michigan. On Wednesday, … bill that would allow Medicaid expansion to the House floor for … said once he researched Medicaid expansion, there were several … it will be. He said Medicaid expansion addressed uncompensated …

Center Analyst Testifies on Medicaid Expansion

… ior Legislative Analyst Jack McHugh testified before the Michigan House’s Competitiveness Committee Tuesday about why the state should not expand Medicaid under Obamacare, according to The Detroit News. “Why in the world would you want to be remembered as the politicians who helped prop up this law …

Jack McHugh Testimony on Medicaid Expansion Bill

Testimony on House Bill 4714, Accept Obamacare Medicaid Expansion June 11, 2013 Jack McHugh, Mackinac Center Senior Legislative Analyst   Back in … highly vulnerable, but will become less so if Michigan approves the Medicaid expansion. Here’s what that means, given that Obamacare can’t be repealed …

Michigan House Republicans Buckle on Obamacare Medicaid Expansion

A Medicaid expansion bill that is a critical component of Obamacare … they will not vote for Medicaid expansion if the bill gets to … of House Bill 4714, the expansion was conditional upon the … reforms including a four-year Medicaid benefit cap, and a trigger … For Prosperity, said Medicaid expansion would be "the largest …

Medicaid's Roach Motel Coming to Michigan?

Once we get in, we'll never get out

… accept the Obamacare Medicaid expansion, they’re likely to make … may ultimately refuse the expansion, this year has seen some … Once states check into new Medicaid, the almost certain legal … would let states leave new Medicaid in the future or revert to … sign up for ObamaCare's Medicaid expansion had better think twice …

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 …

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.

Michigan GOP Medicaid 'Reform' Proposals

Like Déjà vu all over again

… between Left and Right on Medicaid expansion, Michigan House Republicans … Bill 4714, which expands Medicaid to everyone earning less … Michigan's latest foray into Medicaid expansion is not new. Many states, … exchange for taking federal Medicaid expansion dollars. But lawmakers … the first three years of expansion and then 90 percent federal …

Gov. Snyder Calls On Obamacare Advocate No. 1

HHS Sec. Sebelius called in because the expansion of Medicaid is at stake

… to vote for the stalled expansion of Medicaid, Gov. Rick Snyder has asked … individuals." ~~~~~ See also: Medicaid Expansion, Road Funding Key Issues … Michigan Budget Expert: Medicaid Expansion Means Increased Costs For Worst Service Medicaid Expansion: Beware of Obamacare …

Complete Streets Program: Good Law or Bureaucratic Overreach?

Law requires that walkers, bikers considered when roads designed

… transportation. ~~~~~ See also: Medicaid Funding, Road Expansion Key Issues For Michigan Budget … Spending With Cuts Expert: Medicaid Expansion Means Increased Costs For Worst Service Medicaid Expansion: Beware of Obamacare … Tax-and-Spend Interests Pushing Medicaid Expansion Trust Not In Obamacare …

Medicaid Expansion

Medicaid Expansion The following is a collection of commentaries … Michigan should not expand Medicaid under Obamacare. Center … Delay Strengthens 'No Medicaid Expansion' Case Hospital Lobby Driving Medicaid Expansion Obamacare Medicaid: … Vulnerable Stopping Medicaid Expansion In Its Tracks Michigan …

Medicaid Expansion, Road Funding Key Issues For Michigan Budget

Lansing insiders handicap the chances either issue will be resolved

… the top two issues — Medicaid expansion and road funding — remain … issues hammered out. Medicaid expansion is the No. 1 issue facing … Obama is pushing for the expansion and the federal government … are the odds that a Medicaid expansion bill that the federal … adding individuals to the Medicaid rolls and a state Legislature …

May 24, 2013, MichiganVotes.org Weekly Vote Report

Bills on wetland use, forest property tax breaks

… Senate Bill 335, Extend Medicaid "gamesmanship" insurance … intended to “game” the federal Medicaid system in ways that result … does not include expanding Medicaid eligibility under the terms … as one advocate for the expansion told the Gongwer news service, … that would authorize the expansion. Legislative leaders and …

May 17, 2013, MichiganVotes.org Weekly Vote Report

Deer hunting, "excess" property tax and Medicaid

… federal health care law Medicaid expansion: Failed 13 to 25 in … in federal money to expand Medicaid eligibility under the terms … short-term, but the terms of the expansion would require more money … Senate Bill 335, Extend Medicaid "gamesmanship" insurance … intended to “game” the federal Medicaid system in ways that result …

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 …

Commentary: Medicaid Expansion Wrong Even with Reforms

… for accepting the Obamacare Medicaid expansion. But what if lightning struck … would it then be OK to accept the expansion? Not if one shares the self-government, … Goodman and others are another. On Medicaid for the poor, Florida think-tanker … promoting a reform he calls the “Medicaid Cure,” which is actually underway …