Democrats ask Gov. Bryant to consider Medicaid options

Democrats ask governor to consider Medicaid options

House and Senate Democrats have both sent letters to Gov. Phil Bryant urging him to find areas to compromise on the expansion of Medicaid to cover those earning up to 138 percent of the federal poverty level or about $15,000 annually.

The Republican governor has said he opposes expanding Medicaid as is allowed under the federal Affordable Care Act because of state finances.

The federal government will pay 100 percent of the costs and after that it will be stair-stepped down to 90 percent in 2020.

Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal
3/8/13