Tag: Medicaid
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What the government shutdown means for the health of Americans
Many may wonder what a government shutdown means for the nation’s public health. In a shutdown, contingency plans allow the federal government to meet most short-term health care needs, let’s take a look at what can be expected.
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Maine Voters Approve Medicaid Expansion, a Rebuke of Gov. LePage
Voters in Maine approved a ballot measure on Tuesday to allow many more low-income residents to qualify for Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act, The Associated Press said. The vote was a rebuke of Gov. Paul LePage, a Republican who has repeatedly vetoed legislation to expand Medicaid. At least 80,000 additional Maine residents will become eligible…