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Veronica Escobar: “The elderly depend on their Medicaid programs, children…”

Featuring: Veronica Escobar, Democratic | U.S. House, Texas, District 16

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February 24th.

Published | Video Starts at 02:23

You know, Medicaid is really life saving in many respects program for millions of Americans. And so you should know that The elderly depend on their Medicaid programs, children depend on Medicaid programs, parents of kids with disabilities depend on Medicaid programs. And states across the country that have expanded access to the Affordable Care act through Medicaid. That's how they deliver some of your health care to all of you. (02:23–02:36)

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Asserts that various groups depend on Medicaid.

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