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Speaker Robin Vos - Medicaid Expansion is not needed is Wisconsin

Published June 4, 2021 | Video Starts at 00:02

I'm Assembly Speaker Robin Voss. Recently, Republicans on the Joint Committee on Finance removed Governor Evers budget request to expand welfare in Wisconsin. 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. (00:02–00:09)

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Asserts that Republicans removed a budget request to expand welfare.

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“Badger Care already covers people earning up to 100% of the federal poverty level.”
Speaker Robin Vos - Medicaid Expansion is not needed is Wisconsin | Uploaded June 4, 2021 | 00:12-00:18
“Eligible individuals can apply for heavily subsidized coverage on the federal insurance exchange once they've already reached that level.”
Speaker Robin Vos - Medicaid Expansion is not needed is Wisconsin | Uploaded June 4, 2021 | 00:17-00:24
“In 2018, the Wisconsin Health Insurance Stability Plan became law with bipartisan support that ensured lower premiums for those who are on…”
Speaker Robin Vos - Medicaid Expansion is not needed is Wisconsin | Uploaded June 4, 2021 | 00:24-00:33
“Medicaid expansion would add over 90,000 childless working age able bodied adults onto state government assistance even though they are…”
Speaker Robin Vos - Medicaid Expansion is not needed is Wisconsin | Uploaded June 4, 2021 | 00:39-00:50
“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.”
Speaker Robin Vos - Medicaid Expansion is not needed is Wisconsin | Uploaded June 4, 2021 | 01:03-01:09
“Over the last decade, Republicans in the legislature developed responsible budgets that funded Wisconsin priorities while protecting…”
Speaker Robin Vos - Medicaid Expansion is not needed is Wisconsin | Uploaded June 4, 2021 | 01:08-01:18
“We will continue to provide those essential Badger Care services to those who truly need it and help provide an environment that promotes a…”
Speaker Robin Vos - Medicaid Expansion is not needed is Wisconsin | Uploaded June 4, 2021 | 01:17-01:27