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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 …