New Medicaid regulations for abortion providers in Missouri some said could jeopardize funding for Planned Parenthood took effect Wednesday.
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Rep. Martha Stevens will not seek re-election in 2022, she announced Monday, leaving the HD 46 seat at the end of her third term next year.
Around 4,300 Missourians have been enrolled in the expanded Medicaid program as of Tuesday, according to DSS.
Sen. Bill Eigel is among the Republican lawmakers speaking out against proposed federal vaccine requirements.
"When you’re covered, you don’t have to choose between your health and taking care of your family."
"If we don’t act quickly in January, the entirety of the Medicaid program will be in jeopardy."
Changes to the state’s Medicaid system may be on the way based on proposals from a Senate committee tasked with evaluating abortion funding.
Here’s a look at three avenues Missouri officials are exploring on the abortion issue and the effect the Texas law could have on them.
"The necessary funding to cover the health care costs of the expanded population remains the issue."
Cole County Judge Jon Beetem said DSS cannot deny individuals who qualify under the expansion from enrolling in the MO HealthNet program.