Medicaid Expansion Debates in 2015
The debates surrounding Medicaid expansion in 2015 involved discussions on the expansion in various states, active considerations, threats to existing expansions, and the involvement of different key figures and institutions. The focus was on states like Utah and Florida, showcasing initiatives and collaborations to address healthcare challenges. Key themes included strong governor leadership, committed advocacy groups, and broad institutional and media support for healthcare policies.
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Medicaid Expansion: 2015 Debates Adam Searing, Georgetown University Miriam Harmatz, Florida Legal Services Scott Darius, Florida CHAIN Matt Slonaker, Utah Health Policy Project July 22, 2015
Expanded Medicaid (30 states including DC) ? Likely No Expansion in 2015 (19 States) Active Expansion Consideration in 2015 (2 States) ? Threat to Existing Expansion in 2015 ? Wildcard States: Consideration of Expansion Unlikely, But... Adam Searing Georgetown University Center for Children and Families, http://ccf.georgetown.edu/ 2
UTAH: Governor Gary Herbert (R) announces Healthy Utah Plan Impressive Coalition July 31 report after initial legislative stalemate Lane Beattie, President, Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce Bishop John C. Wester, Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake Scott Anderson, Zions Bank President Vivian Lee, University of Utah Health System Bishop Gary Stevenson, presiding bishop of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 4
FLORIDA April 10, 2015 front page, special editorial section 5
KEY THEMES *Strong Governor With A Plan *Committed Group of Advocates *Broad Institutional + Media Support 7
For More Information o Adam Searing: oags68@georgetown.edu ags68@georgetown.edu oTwitter Twitter @AdamSearing @AdamSearing o CCF website: ccf.georgetown.edu o Say Ahhh! Our child health policy blog: ccf.georgetown.edu/blog/ 8
