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For Immediate Release:
September 12, 2023
Contact:
Grace Hoge
[email protected]
ICYMI: Governor Kelly Says Medicaid Expansion
is Key to Healthy Workforce
KEY QUOTE: “One of the most significant drivers of Medicaid expansion is its potential to provide access to affordable healthcare for over 50,000 Kansans,” [Governor Kelly] said. “The majority of these individuals are part of our workforce, and Medicaid expansion would empower them to stay healthy, productive, and engaged in our state’s economy.”
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Kelly, who was elected in 2018, took what she described as an “aggressive approach” to reinvigorating the economy in order to ensure the state was in a better position to succeed, and compete, when it came to development.
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The governor’s vision was clear: to resurrect the state without imposing the burden of increased taxes on its citizens. “I knew that the only way we could generate the necessary revenue to rebuild our state was through vigorous economic growth,” she said.
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While workforce recruitment and retention were consistently top concerns for employers across the state, making accessible and affordable healthcare is also a pivotal factor.
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“We have sent over $6.5 billion dollars back to Washington, D.C., instead of utilizing those funds to provide healthcare access to Kansans and support our local hospitals,” [Governor Kelly] explained.
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Governor Laura Kelly concluded the interview by dispelling common misconceptions about Medicaid expansion, emphasizing that it is not merely about covering able-bodied adults but also about extending a helping hand to hardworking Kansans who lack access to health insurance.
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