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Speaker Robin Vos - Medicaid Expansion is not needed is Wisconsin

Published June 4, 2021 | Video Starts at 00:17

There is no reason to expand Medicaid here in the state. Badger Care already covers people earning up to 100% of the federal poverty level. Eligible individuals can apply for heavily subsidized coverage on the federal insurance exchange once they've already reached that level. In 2018, the Wisconsin Health Insurance Stability Plan became law with bipartisan support that ensured lower premiums for those who are on that federal exchange. (00:17–00:24)

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Asserts that individuals can apply for subsidized coverage on the federal exchange after reaching 100% of the federal poverty level.

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“Badger Care already covers people earning up to 100% of the federal poverty level.”
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“In 2018, the Wisconsin Health Insurance Stability Plan became law with bipartisan support that ensured lower premiums for those who are on…”
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“Medicaid expansion would add over 90,000 childless working age able bodied adults onto state government assistance even though they are…”
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“Under the Governor's plan, people would be trapped in poverty where a single person couldn't even work a lower paying job and qualify for…”
Speaker Robin Vos - Medicaid Expansion is not needed is Wisconsin | Uploaded June 4, 2021 | 00:49-00:58
“Much like the enhanced federal unemployment benefits that are keeping people on the sidelines.”
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“Over the last decade, Republicans in the legislature developed responsible budgets that funded Wisconsin priorities while protecting…”
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“We will continue to provide those essential Badger Care services to those who truly need it and help provide an environment that promotes a…”
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