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Medicaid Expansion Possible in Three States After Democratic Wins
- Three states that have not expanded Medicaid may reconsider due to Democratic wins in state elections.
- Texas, Georgia, and Wisconsin saw significant Democratic gains in the midterm elections.
- In Texas, Governor-elect Hinojosa aims to expand Medicaid, but an executive order is insufficient; a state 'trigger bill' may be necessary if federal restrictions are repealed.
- The Democratic governors-elect in these states made Medicaid expansion a key part of their campaigns.
- The GOP still holds power in these states, potentially complicating the expansion efforts.
Articles (3)
STAT·
STAT+: State Democratic wins make Medicaid expansion a possibility for more than a million people
KXAN Austin·
Gov.-elect Hinojosa wants to expand Medicaid in Texas. An executive order won’t make that happen.
The Texas Tribune·
Gov.-elect Hinojosa wants to expand Medicaid in Texas. An executive order won’t make that happen.