And that's why 65% of Americans say that Medicaid has covered them or someone close to them at some point. So here's what's going to happen. And the reason why these people support Medicaid is because it saves lives. States that have expanded Medicaid have saved tens of thousands of lives by doing so. People who got Medicaid through the expansion have a 20% lower overall mortality rate than people who do not. These people are living healthier. (03:20–03:27)
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Asserts that Medicaid expansion has saved tens of thousands of lives.
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