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Michigan Economy Rebounds, But Medicaid Enrollment Soars

Republicans drove increase in Medicaid spending while food stamps decline

… 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. …

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 … Democrats want to expand Medicaid in Michigan, which is a key … Obamacare. Opponents of Medicaid expansion in Michigan point …

Package Deal Politics

How road funding and Medicaid are connected

… 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 …

August 15, 2014, MichiganVotes Weekly Vote Report

Wolf hunts, terminal patients and Medicaid.

… 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 …

Reitz Cited in Wall Street Journal

Will Republicans cave on Obamacare Medicaid expansion?

… 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.

Claims about Medicaid work requirements ignore facts, fuel fear

Here’s the truth about Medicaid numbers from Wayne County

Debates over Medicaid policy are intensifying across the country, … need to get back to basics: Medicaid is meant to be a safety net, … misleading. Michigan’s total Medicaid enrollment is approximately … number exceeds the actual Medicaid population in Wayne County … and fear-driven narratives. Medicaid work requirements — modest, …

Focusing on the Big Picture

How Republicans and Democrats view Medicaid expansion

… 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 …

June 14, 2013, MichiganVotes.org Weekly Vote Report

Votes on Medicaid and state budget

… 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 …

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 … 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 …

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 … stop accepting patients on Medicaid. Gov. Rick Snyder, some … Democrats want to expand Medicaid coverage in Michigan, which …