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*For Immediate Release: *
March 25, 2024
*Contact: *
Grace Hoge
[email protected]
ICYMI: Medicaid Expansion Would Boost
Kansas’ Well-Being
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KEY QUOTE: "*“Kansas stands at a unique crossroads where the decision to expand Medicaid is not just a political one. It’s a moral imperative. It’s about standing up for the well-being of our neighbors and ensuring that no one is left behind when it comes to accessing essential health care services. It’s about recognizing that a healthy population is the bedrock of a thriving society.”
*Medicaid expansion shouldn’t be political. It can boost every Kansan’s well-being* [ [link removed] ]
*"Pam Shernuk | Special to The Kansas City Star"*
March 21, 2024
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["Medicaid expansion"] isn’t just about policies and budgets — it’s about the working families across the state, the farmers in western Kansas, our rural hospitals and all the communities that make Kansas the beating heart of the nation.
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Recent polls indicate that an overwhelming majority of our fellow Kansans support Medicaid expansion [ [link removed]. ]. It’s a reflection of the collective will to ensure that our state prioritizes the health and well-being of its residents.
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A glaring issue that underscores the urgency of Medicaid expansion is the approximately 150,000 Kansans who fall into the health care gap.... About 75% of these folks are working Kansans who find themselves caught in a precarious situation, facing the daunting choice between basic health care and financial stability.
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By providing coverage to more Kansans, we can proactively address health issues before they escalate. This would result in a healthier and more productive workforce, benefiting not only individuals, but the entire community.
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Currently, hospitals and health care providers bear the brunt of uncompensated care costs when uninsured individuals seek medical treatment. Medicaid expansion would significantly reduce these costs by providing coverage for a broader segment of the population. This, in turn, helps stabilize the financial health of health care institutions, ensuring they can continue to provide essential services to their communities.
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Contrary to common misconceptions, Medicaid expansion is not just a health care policy — it’s also an economic stimulus. By passing Medicaid expansion, Kansas would experience an economic boost, creating jobs and fostering growth in related industries.
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