Mississippi legislative leaders swap proposals on possible Medicaid expansion
Time:2024-04-27 10:07:07 Source:worldViews(143)
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Senate leaders on Friday said for the first time that they are willing to expand Medicaid to the full level allowed under a federal law signed 14 years ago by then-President Barack Obama.
But as part of negotiations with fellow Republicans in the House, key senators also continued to insist that any Medicaid expansion plan include a work requirement for recipients. Georgia is the only state with a similar requirement, and it is suing the federal government to try to keep the mandate in place.
The House has previously voted for an expansion plan that includes a work requirement. However, the House plan also said Medicaid expansion could still happen even if the federal government blocks the work portion.
Mississippi is one of the poorest states in the U.S., and advocates say covering tens of thousands more people with Medicaid — an insurance program paid by state and federal dollars — could help them manage chronic health conditions such as asthma and diabetes.
Previous:Antiques Roadshow guest receives SHOCKING appraisal after learning the secret history of her grandma
You may also like
- Outgoing Dutch prime minister visits Turkey's Erdogan in his bid for the NATO chief position
- Across China: Education Paves Broader Way for Students in Former China Revolutionary Base
- China to Strengthen Home Visit Services for Elderly
- Output of Tibet's Culture Industry Grows Fourfold over Decade
- Madrid replacements too good for Sociedad and take step closer to La Liga title
- China Focus: National Day Celebrated amid Hope for Better Life
- Highlights of First Vocational Skills Competition of Jiangxi in E China
- Chinese Dream Inspires Nation on Journey Ahead
- A British tourist is in a hospital after a shark attack. Tobago closes several beaches