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http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2013/04/10/the-white-house-wants-to-reverse-500-million-in-medicaid-cuts/
The White House wants to reverse $500 million in Medicaid cuts
Posted by Sarah Kliff on April 10, 2013 at 12:19 pm
The White House wants to reverse $500 million in cuts to the Medicaid program meant to start in 2014, aiming to ensure that states have adequate funds to assist those that remain uninsured under the Affordable Care Act.
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Shawn Gremminger, vice president of legislative affairs at the National Association of Public Hospitals, describes the policy shift as unexpected.
We didnt expect them to suggest delaying the DSH cuts, but we think this is a smart move, he said.
Its a surprising move for the White House in that it could make it a bit easier for states not to expand the Medicaid program. If they know the additional dollars are coming in, theres a bit less worry about turning down the Medicaid expansion funds.
To be sure, the DSH money is decidedly smaller than funds a state would get for expanding Medicaid. Still, it could make it easier to keep a current Medicaid program afloat.
At the same time, it recognizes the landscape right now: There are states that say they wont move forward on the Medicaid expansion. That has changed the landscape, which is what the White House is recognizing here.
freshwest
(53,661 posts)Bluenorthwest
(45,319 posts)Just medical. That's it. It is very important, but it is not about housing or about food.
moobu2
(4,822 posts)and cant afford to see a doctor and end up on the streets.
dkf
(37,305 posts)Heads should roll, especially for the delay in the small employer exchanges. If the government can't get it's act together they have no chance of ever gaining enough public confidence to pull off single payer.
Bluenorthwest
(45,319 posts)problems.
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We elected a Democratic governor who is also a physician. Others elected Bobby Jindal. There's your story, kiddo.