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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

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