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Medicaid wasn't expanded in several states with tens of millions of people living in them[1]. For example, in Texas, nobody is eligible for Medicaid based solel
by heavyset_go 3y ago
Medicaid wasn't expanded in several states with tens of millions of people living in them[1]. For example, in Texas, nobody is eligible for Medicaid based solely on their income alone.
Where Medicaid is expanded, the income requirements for Medicaid are far from sane. If you make over 100% to 138% of the federal poverty line, which is $15,060/year for an individual, you are not eligible for coverage. For example, someone who makes $16k to $21k a year, depending on where they live, is ineligible for coverage despite making poverty wages.
[1] https://www.kff.org/affordable-care-act/issue-brief/status-of-state-medicaid-expansion-decisions-interactive-map/ https://www.kff.org/affordable-care-act/issue-brief/status-o...