When the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) was enacted in 2010 it required all states to expand their Medicaid programs to include people with incomes slightly higher than those allowed under traditional Medicaid, as well as groups, like childless adults, that had not previously been covered. In 2012 the Supreme Court ruled that forcing States to expand their Medicaid coverage was unconstitutional. Since then 22 states have expanded their coverage and more than 35 have opted not to do so. Proponents of the expansion argue that it will lower healthcare costs for everyone by reducing the number of Americans without health insurance. Opponents argue that states should be allowed to run their own Medicaid programs without the intervention of the federal government.
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@5643HNN4yrs4Y
Yes, but a combination of single-player and private organization would offer the most choices to all
@92DY93W3yrs3Y
I believe there should be a system of record for those using Medicaid and who are actively seeking employment. There should be criteria that go along with Medicaid.
@6RW5J4M4yrs4Y
Yes, but I prefer abolishing government insurance while mandating private insurance, paid via payroll taxes
@6RW5J4M4yrs4Y
No, I prefer abolishing government insurance while mandating private insurance, paid via payroll taxes
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, and the expansion of each state's Medicaid coverage should be mandatory
@8HQTH284yrs4Y
Yes, health care should be available to anyone who needs it.
@8LJD4FT4yrs4Y
Yes, healthcare is a human right and needs to be affordable for everyone
@8LSVCGK4yrs4Y
Yes, only if Medicaid is fairly funded for low income, elderly and disabled individuals
@8LSVCGK4yrs4Y
Yes, if it is fairly increased for low income, elderly, and disabled individuals.
@8S4VH5F4yrs4Y
Only if you can get Medicaid better.
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