Some conservative states aren’t using Medicaid hardship exemption – for political reasons
States like Missouri and Iowa are choosing to not take up exemption designed to help low-income people keep coverage during hardship Some conservative…
The Guardian reports: States like Missouri and Iowa are choosing to not take up exemption designed to help low-income people keep coverage during hardship Some conservative states that have rejected hardship exemptions for the new Medicaid requirements may be choosing not to due to political reasons, experts say.
This politics story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Medicaid, Missouri and Iowa.
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