While Medicaid expansion is a major factor, other policy decisions made by states also influence their uninsured rate, especially among the poor and minorities. This Fact Sheet compares the change in insurance coverage in Kansas to that in other non-expansion states, as well as to the change in states that expanded Medicaid.
Read MoreWith the election of Donald Trump, the future of Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in Kansas and in other states is uncertain. Expansion advocates remain hopeful that the Kansas Legislature will take up the issue, as this year’s elections produced new legislators who had expressed support for expansion.
Read MoreSix years have passed since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was implemented, and 31 states and the District of Columbia have expanded or are in the process of expanding their Medicaid programs. Nineteen states—including Kansas—are still debating the issue.
Read MoreAs states continue to weigh the pros and cons of Medicaid expansion, early experiences in other states can help inform legislative decisions.
Read MoreThe Kansas Hospital Association has put forward a proposal for Medicaid expansion in Kansas that draws on models from other states, including Indiana. For that reason, the Kansas Health Institute (KHI) has produced an Issue Brief describing how the state of Indiana expanded its program through an alternative model.
Read MoreThis new issue brief examines the effects of a health reform provision to expand Medicaid eligibility for low-income adults.
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