… receiving either food stamps or Medicaid assistance increased by over … in the number collecting Medicaid benefits. The number of … 2009. But the number getting Medicaid benefits grew by 815,714 … received either food stamps or Medicaid. Roughly 215,000 people received … largely driven by the Obamacare Medicaid expansion championed by Gov. …
… cited 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.
… Obamacare’s invitation to vastly increase Medicaid spending, they won’t be sending other … That’s because there is no such “Medicaid expansion fund.” Instead, all the … Michigan legislators accept the Medicaid expansion, they will be approving … they go along with the expansion of Medicaid. Many governors and many state legislators …
… state would get if it expands Medicaid. All along it was known … legislative Democrats to pass Medicaid expansion and most likely … dollars. At this point, if Medicaid expansion moves it probably … federal dollars. Legislatively, Medicaid expansion is a straightforward … has several moving parts. Medicaid expansion is probably one …
… Voted "No" Senate Bill 616, Revise Medicaid funding sources: Passed 26 to 7 in the Senate To shift Medicaid fund sources to reflect the transition … imposition of the 6 percent "use tax" on Medicaid managed care health care providers … are designed to “game” the federal Medicaid program in ways that result in higher …
… use Bill 4714, Accept federal health care law Medicaid expansion: Passed 76 to 31 in the House To expand Medicaid eligibility to families and childless adults … government to approve certain cost-saving state Medicaid reforms before the expansion may proceed. All …
… 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 … Democrats want to expand Medicaid in Michigan, which is a key … Obamacare. Opponents of Medicaid expansion in Michigan point …
… called their plan to reform Medicaid. In reality, it represents … get the House GOP to pass Medicaid expansion. President Barack … administration wants states to expand Medicaid, which in turn will aid in … plan includes reforms to Medicaid such as co-pays, health savings … (able-bodied adults) is what the Medicaid expansion is primarily all …
… Legislature debates expanding Medicaid, a new study says that doing … one group in the state's Medicaid program and another that … not enrolled in the state's Medicaid program. "We found no significant effect of Medicaid coverage on the prevalence … conditions," the study said. "Medicaid coverage significantly increased …
… example of this involves Medicaid expansion, which at the state … Simply put, states that expand Medicaid are cooperating with the … media that “inaction” on Medicaid expansion by Michigan lawmakers … the lawmakers don't pass Medicaid expansion, then 26,000 people … states that have rejected Medicaid expansion. Instead, they've …
… 989-698-1905 or by emailing events@mackinac.org. Expanding Medicaid is critical to the survival of the Affordable … along with other lobbyists to expand Michigan’s Medicaid program to 320,000 additional Michigan residents … Institute. His research interests include Medicare, Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act and consumer-driven …
… been on and off Michigan Medicaid for more than 20 years. She knows about … a doctor who will accept Medicaid and why the system routinely … doctors that will accept Medicaid insurance. Most places will … Snyder is pushing to expand Medicaid in Michigan. The House passed … so far resisted. Expanding Medicaid is a key component of implementing …
… 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 … stop accepting patients on Medicaid. Gov. Rick Snyder, some … Democrats want to expand Medicaid coverage in Michigan, which …
… Republicans who voted for the Medicaid expansion bill may have put … appropriation bills to follow. Medicaid expansion is the key issue … opposed the expansion of Medicaid," said Joy Yearout, a spokesperson … states that agree to the Medicaid expansion. In the past, taking … Michigan" instead of calling it Medicaid expansion. "Attorney General …
… free-market alternative to Medicaid expansion. The stated goal … solution" offered in place of Medicaid expansion. On Thursday, … a solution to Michigan's Medicaid expansion issue. This workgroup … take up House Bill 4714, the Medicaid expansion bill that passed … Obama wants states to expand Medicaid to accommodate the implementation …
… on legislation to expand Medicaid could take place today in … some fashion the issue of Medicaid expansion in Michigan. At … program. "Voting yes on Medicaid expansion is voting for Obamacare," … residents without children on Medicaid. Studies have shown that … coverage at all. Expanding Medicaid is an important step needed …
… population enrolled in the state’s Medicaid program. Both reforms save … through the “Healthy Michigan” Medicaid-expansion program. Individuals … important that we remember why Medicaid was established in the first … the Mackinac Center. “But Medicaid has ballooned into an unwieldy … and disabled individuals Medicaid was originally intended for.” …
Medicaid expansion in Michigan, which is a key to the implementation … Bill 4714, which will expand Medicaid to able-bodied adults without … the 25th state to expand Medicaid; 21 states have refused. … should all remember that Medicaid does not offer the best option … McBroom said. "I've been on Medicaid and so have members of my …
… Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services within the U.S. … it claims will streamline Medicaid services. The rule’s practical … eligible for the program. Medicaid is a massive federal and … states’ ability to police Medicaid rolls. It is estimated that up to 20% of Medicaid spending nationwide may already …
… Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services within the U.S. … it claims will streamline Medicaid services. The rule’s practical … eligible for the program. Medicaid is a massive federal and … states’ ability to police Medicaid rolls. It is estimated that up to 20% of Medicaid spending nationwide may already …
