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Michael Bennet: “We are facing a ridiculous 9% increase projected in the…”

Featuring: Michael Bennet, Democratic | U.S. Senate, Colorado

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… by the way, to make sure that they have access not just to physical health care, but mental health care, not just for themselves, but for their children as well. We are facing a ridiculous 9% increase projected in the Medicaid budget over the next 10 years, every year. And I think the only way to do that is by dramatically transforming the way Medicaid is administered in this state. I don't believe the current administration in Colorado has done a very good job administering Medicare. (26:30–26:39)

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Asserts that Medicaid costs in Colorado are projected to increase by 9% annually over the next decade.

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