ATLANTA —
The effort is crucial for Warnock, who seeks reelection in 2022 facing several Republicans eager to defeat him. Democrats increasingly say leaving people without coverage is unacceptable. They tried to lure remaining states with two years of extra money for expansion, but none budged. Baldwin said such a refusal is “just wrong."
The plan would require no premiums and only small copayments, while those costs can be much higher for individuals on the marketplace. People can enroll in Medicaid year-round, while marketplace enrollment is typically only in the fall, or when someone's circumstances change.A new plan could take years to set up, though. Many states use managed care networks to provide Medicaid services, and it's unclear if the federal government would be able to contract with the groups.
Republicans, Warnock said in June, are effectively “standing between Georgia voters and their tax dollars that are still being paid to cover Medicaid in other states.” Financial incentives could be required to keep other states from dropping Medicaid expansion to avoid current costs. The bill doesn't address that.
Noooo. Whenever the Government gets involved, they have more power and control over you!