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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," … more
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 … more
'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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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: … more
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 … more
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 … more
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: … more
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, … more
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 … more
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. … more
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 … more
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 … more
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? … more
Poll: Medicaid Expansion Plan Loses Support When Voters Told of Potential Effects
GOP and Independent male voters against expansion plans; Democrats strongly support
… the effects of expanding Medicaid as Gov. Rick Snyder wants, … program costs to rush into an expansion decision. In response to … taxpayers on the hook for Medicaid expansion costs.
Because of Obamacare, … was asked including Medicaid expansion up to 138 percent of … most strongly oppose Medicaid expansion, according to the survey. … more
Medicaid Expansion: The Decisive Obamacare Battle
… the law's survival: Medicaid expansion.
The Medicaid battle is being fought in … involved" in pushing this expansion, Cleveland Clinic top lobbyist … department here.
The Medicaid expansion is far more critical … decision, "How Ohio's Medicaid Expansion Will Increase Health … more
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 … driven by the Obamacare Medicaid expansion championed by Gov. Rick … traditional (1.8 million) or expansion (698,733) Medicaid assistance … adults in their Obamacare Medicaid expansion, despite promises that … more
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 … more
MichiganVotes: House GOP Medicaid Expansion Plan Faces Hurdles
… Thursday that would expand Medicaid, but the measure includes … government might reject.
Medicaid expansion is the No 1 issue states … would go along with Medicaid expansion only if the federal … administration would get the expansion of Medicaid it wants in exchange …
Under House Bill 4714, Medicaid expansion would cover low income … more
Michigan House and Senate Both Skeptical On Medicaid Expansion
Medicaid expansion appears to face as many obstacles in the … R-Monroe, said there would be no expansion of Medicaid in Michigan unless the federal … propose any form of Medicaid expansion.
The expansion is the … 4714, which included Medicaid expansion with a number of caveats … more
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."
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Medicaid Expansion, Road Funding Key Issues … Michigan Budget
Expert: Medicaid Expansion Means Increased Costs For Worst Service
Medicaid Expansion: Beware of Obamacare … more
Wisconsin's Alternative Medicaid Plan
Gov. Snyder favors expansion; Wisconsin governor says not so fast
… along. Now he wants to expand Medicaid eligibility to 133 percent … percent of the funding for the expansions to come from Washington, … one choice with the Medicaid expansion — either go along with … that Wisconsin reject Medicaid expansion. Instead, he wants to … form.
Opponents of the Medicaid expansion argue that Medicaid … more
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 … more
Half Of Able-Bodied Michigan Medicaid Expansion Enrollees Don’t Work
More than 600,000 enrolled, while total state unemployment down to just 218,000
… accept the Obamacare Medicaid expansion in 2013, it was estimated … poverty level would enroll in Medicaid. The actual number turned … people in the able-bodied Medicaid expansion population do not work … number of able-bodied Medicaid expansion clients who are not … efforts, warned that Medicaid expansion fosters dependency among … more
Obamacare in Michigan: 32 Percent More Than Projected Take Medicaid Expansion
State’s free ride about to end on free coverage for able-bodied adults
… adoption of the Obamacare Medicaid expansion could cost state taxpayers … 630,609 have enrolled for the expansion here as of October 2016 — … Michigan’s share of the Medicaid expansion costs are projected … expenses.
The study, titled “Expansion Enrollment is Shattering Projections,” says that Michigan’s Medicaid enrollment spike is part … more
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 … more
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 … more
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. … more
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? … more
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 … more
Michigan’s Obamacare Medicaid Expansion Exceeds Projections by 22 Percent
Cost may be much more expensive than originally assumed
… under the Obamacare Medicaid expansion. Here’s what the authors … adopt his Obamacare Medicaid expansion plan, he too sold it … adults enrolled in ObamaCare expansion in the first three months … that Michigan did not expand Medicaid eligibility until April, … states accepted the Medicaid expansion because lawmakers were … more
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 … more
'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 … more
Obamacare Medicaid Expansion a Budget Trap
… optional-for-states Obamacare Medicaid expansion may be far too low. … administration claim the expansion will help Michigan's budget … spending triggered by the expansion down the road.
How much … that have expanded their own Medicaid programs suggest they may … the Obamacare-driven Medicaid expansion take place here.
The … more
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, … more
Medicaid Expansion: Beware of Obamacare 'Gifts'
If it sounds too good to be true ...
… the state undertake a huge expansion of Medicaid, something originally mandated …
State's share of the Medicaid expansion costs
x Number of new … rates of crowdout for Medicaid expansions aimed at working adults … suggesting that the Medicaid expansion provisions of PPACA … more
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 … more
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 … more
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? … more
2013 In Review: Worker Freedom, Medicaid Expansion Took Center Stage
… Snyder pushed hard for the expansion of Medicaid in Michigan and got his wish. … in Michigan cashed larger Medicaid checks than they had for … caregivers returned to them.
Medicaid Expansion Takes Place in Michigan … Controlled Legislature Passes Medicaid Expansion more
Tax-and-Spend Interests Pushing Medicaid Expansion
… optional state Obamacare Medicaid expansion, not just in Michigan … especially high numbers of Medicaid patients, states that don’t go along with the expansion will lose out, potentially … cover 90 percent of the Medicaid expansion’s cost from the year … does not include the Medicaid expansion.
No one should imagine … more
Questions About Obamacare Medicaid Expansion
… to come.
Cost-Shifting: Medicaid pays just 47 percent of what … insurers; reports suggests that Medicaid patients are the largest … 470,000 individuals on the Medicaid rolls have on that cost-shifting? … now but would under the expansion. This population is the largest … policy — including the Medicaid expansion — is part of that du … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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