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Jodi Emerson: “The state can expand Medicaid to cover up to 133% of the…”

Featuring: Jodi Emerson, Democratic | Wisconsin State Assembly, District 91

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Jodi Emerson Candidate Interview

Published | Video Starts at 01:54

In the Affordable Care act, there was an option for people, for states. Excuse me, to, to expand Medicaid. So right now it is up to the federal poverty limit. … The state can expand Medicaid to cover up to 133% of the poverty line. … apologize if that's a little off. But basically we're talking about our most vulnerable people on the socioeconomic status. (01:54–02:00)

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Asserts that expanding Medicaid would cover more low-income individuals.

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