Walker Seeks Federal Approval To Limit Health Coverage |
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Written by Wisconsin Senate, Kate Constalie |
Tuesday, 28 November 2017 17:59 |
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/walker_waves_s5.jpg MADISON, WI – Gov. Walker’s decision to reject the federal Medicaid expansion has cost Wisconsin taxpayers over $1 billion while preventing thousands of families from accessing affordable care. The plan has been derided nationally as cruel, immoral, nonsensical, fiscally irresponsible and stupid. Now, five years into the costly Republican experiment, the Walker administration is seeking an extension to further limit coverage and shift additional costs onto Wisconsin taxpayers.
A Democratic effort to accept the full federal Medicaid expansion in the 2017-19 budget was rejected by majority party Republicans. The move would have saved Wisconsin taxpayers $286.3 million over the next two years. To date, Gov. Walker’s rejection of federal funds has cost Wisconsin taxpayers $1.07 billion more than if the state had fully expanded BadgerCare, according to the Legislature's non-partisan budget office.
Members of the public are encouraged to attend one of two public information sessions to comment on the Walker Administration’s proposal. Tuesday, December 5, 2017 Thursday, December 7, 2017 Individuals who are unable to attend one of these two sessions in person may submit written comments to: Division of Medicaid Services Public comments will be accepted from November 24 - December 24, 2017. |
Last Updated on Tuesday, 28 November 2017 18:44 |
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