Tag: Medicaid expansion
The Medicaid expansion in 41 states that began a decade ago has helped low-income workers in numerous ways. Millions have gained health insurance for the first time under the program, which saves lives, stabilizes family finances, and adds a second layer of insurance to poor retirees’ Medicare coverage. The expansion has also benefited the disabled,…
In the crucible of COVID, the Medicaid expansion that was part of the Affordable Care Act made a difference to older Americans, who were more vulnerable to becoming seriously ill or hospitalized from the virus. In the states that chose to expand the low- or no-cost Medicaid health insurance program to more of their low-incom…
