COLUMBIA, Mo. — Last week, Rep. Noel Torpey, a Republican from Independence who chairs the Citizens and Legislators Working Group on Medicaid Eligibility and Reform,…
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ST. LOUIS — With two of the six meetings complete for his interim committee looking at Medicaid options for the state, Rep. Noel Torpey, R-Independence,…
Extending postpartum Medicaid coverage from 60 days to one year saw broad support from witnesses and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.
Around 4,300 Missourians have been enrolled in the expanded Medicaid program as of Tuesday, according to DSS.
"When you’re covered, you don’t have to choose between your health and taking care of your family."
"Regardless of where you stand on Medicaid expansion, all of us can agree that Missouri’s Medicaid system is broken."
"The legislature does not have to choose between getting Medicaid dollars and preventing our tax dollars from going to abortion providers."
Cole County Circuit Judge Jon Beetem said Missouri is not obligated to expand Medicaid coverage on July 1.
"It’s time for the same politicians who use 'life' as a political bargaining chip year in and year out, to put their money where their mouth is: support Medicaid without unlawful exceptions."
"As this discussion continues, Missourians can remain confident that our state demonstrates dedicated compassion within our social services."
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