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House Democrats unveil bill meant to encourage Kansas and Missouri to expand Medicaid

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House Democrats unveil bill meant to encourage Kansas and Missouri to expand Medicaid Kansas City Star Kansas and Missouri, two of just 14 states that have not expanded Medicaid, would receive added incentive to make the move under legislation introduced Wednesday by House Democrats. When Medicaid expansion was rolled out in 2014, the federal government picked up 100% of the costs for the first three years to expand coverage for low income Americans. The federal share has gradually decreased to 90%. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act would allow states that enact expansion to begin with the original 100% federal share. READ MORE

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