This week, we thought we'd use this forum to turn the spotlight on Daily Kos's campaign for the Medicaid Expansion Program: Medicaid expansion is a matter of life and death.
We are all aware of the fabulous job being done by Joan McCarter, but how many knew of this campaign for the Medicaid Expansion Program?
Our Message to Republican politicians in 22 statesHave you signed this petition?Blocking Medicaid expansion may score you political points with the Tea Party, but it’s hurting real people in your state. It’s time to stop blocking Medicaid and help provide quality and affordable healthcare to your constituents.
If you haven't, will you please take a minute to do so now?
As the Governors Squirm: Rick Scott in the spotlight
Scott appearing human:
While the federal government is committed to paying 100 percent of the cost of new people in Medicaid, I cannot, in good conscience, deny the uninsured access to care.My bold. That sounded like someone with a heart, didn't it? Someone who really cared about Floridians. That attack of conscience didn't last very long.
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/AP) —In a flip flop from Rick Scott, the governor now says he is opposed to the state expanding Medicaid.800,000 Floridians that could have access to quality healthcare are being denied because of their dishonorable governor. 1158-2221 will die this year because of a heartless man who has no business being anywhere near the seat of power. This is unconscionable.In a statement Monday, Scott expressed concern that the federal government might not make good on their promise to fund Medicaid for an additional 800,000 Floridians.
This from AP:
The federal government has offered to pay the entire Medicaid expansion bill for the first few years and then phase down its funding to 95 percent, but Scott and House Republicans are concerned officials won't make good on that promise.
Office of Governor Rick Scott
State of Florida
The Capitol
400 S. Monroe St.
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001(850) 717-9337