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Mandela Barnes: “We're one of 10 states that has yet to expand our Medicaid…”

Featuring: Mandela Barnes, Democratic | Former Candidate, U.S. Senate Wisconsin

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Published | Video Starts at 15:02

But with that being said, the immediate option is to expand Badger Care in Wisconsin. It's exactly why It's a day one priority for me. We're one of 10 states that has yet to expand our Medicaid program under the Affordable Care Act. And because of it, health insurance costs are ballooning for everybody. In addition to that, the lack of extension of the Affordable Care act tax credits has also made it more expensive for people who are on the marketplace, who are in the marketplace. (15:02–15:08)

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Asserts that Wisconsin is one of 10 states that has not expanded Medicaid under the ACA.

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