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Will Michigan Legislators Add to National Debt?
They will, by $22 billion, if they approve Medicaid expansion
… 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 … more
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 … 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 … 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. … 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 … Democrats want to expand Medicaid in Michigan, which is a key … Obamacare.
Opponents of Medicaid expansion in Michigan point … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … stop accepting patients on Medicaid.
Gov. Rick Snyder, some … Democrats want to expand Medicaid coverage in Michigan, which … 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 … 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 … more
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 … 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 … 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 … more
Economic Growth Drives Budget Priorities
Largest gains were schools, roads and Medicaid
… Legislature’s top priorities: schools, roads and Medicaid.
The transportation budget increased from $5.0 …
The largest increases in state spending are on Medicaid. With federal transfers, the state is budgeted … human services department, up from $25.5 billion. Medicaid itself counts for the bulk of the increases, … more
May 17, 2013, MichiganVotes.org Weekly Vote Report
Deer hunting, "excess" property tax and Medicaid
… to accept federal health care law Medicaid expansion: Failed 13 to 25 in the … billion in federal money to expand Medicaid eligibility under the terms of the … Voted "No"
Senate Bill 335, Extend Medicaid "gamesmanship" insurance tax: Passed … tax intended to “game” the federal Medicaid system in ways that result in higher … 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 … 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 … more
Michigan Republicans Go Wobbly on Obamacare
Medicaid expansion props up vulnerable law
… may also refuse the law's Medicaid expansion.
Yet Republicans … pressure and accepting the Medicaid expansion. Some in the majority … month cap on benefits), the Medicaid expansion is bad policy because … implementation today by approving the Medicaid expansion reduce the chances … Foundation
Trust not in Obamacare Medicaid Cost-Share Promises – Mackinac … more
Medicaid Expansion: The Decisive Obamacare Battle
… critical to the law's survival: Medicaid expansion.
The Medicaid battle is being fought in … announced he would expand Medicaid as prescribed — but not required … that department here.
The Medicaid expansion is far more critical … Ohio decision, "How Ohio's Medicaid Expansion Will Increase Health … 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 …
GOP members had opposed Medicaid expansion all year, but suddenly … you. They don't really want Medicaid expansion in Michigan. They … released that was a recipe for Medicaid expansion, with no 48-month … House Republicans who oppose Medicaid expansion. While interpersonal … 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 … administration wants states to expand Medicaid, which would lock them into … Michigan would go along with Medicaid expansion only if the federal … would get the expansion of Medicaid it wants in exchange for … more
SEIU Under Investigation over Prop 4
'Dues Skim' took $35 million from Medicaid recipients
… money flow.
When the scheme finally ended, Spencer summarized what happened: "In an effort to increase dues paying members, the SEIU targeted the Medicaid checks of Michigan's home-based caregivers. A forced unionization, in 2005, was used to force the caregivers into the SEIU. Key elements of the scheme … more
'Forced Unionization' Brings In $28 Million For SEIU ... And Climbing
The overwhelming majority of the money can be used for almost anything the union desires
Michigan’s Obamacare Medicaid Expansion Exceeds Projections by 22 Percent
Cost may be much more expensive than originally assumed
… enrollments under the Obamacare Medicaid expansion. Here’s what the authors … legislature to adopt his Obamacare Medicaid expansion plan, he too sold it on … fact that Michigan did not expand Medicaid eligibility until April, nearly 508,000 … Michigan, many states accepted the Medicaid expansion because lawmakers were … more