Erin Spanier

Medicaid Expansion Bill Heads to Governor Snyder

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Medicaid Expansion Bill Heads to Governor Snyder The Michigan House voted (75-32) today to concur with the changes the Senate made to HB4714 to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. The Senate sent the bill to the House without immediate effect. Thus, the legislation is on its way to Governor Snyder’s desk without immediate … Read more

Michigan Senate Passes Medicaid Expansion

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The Michigan Senate passed HB4714 yesterday evening, with a 20-18 vote. HB4714 enables Michigan to expand eligibility rules for Medicaid enrollment to allow anyone under 133% of the federal poverty level to qualify for Medicaid, the state’s health care plan for low-income individuals and families. This could enable up to 400,000 more people to have health … Read more

Community Forum – August 22, 2013

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On Thursday, August 22, the Washtenaw Health Initiative co-sponsored a community forum about health care reform with the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber and Michigan Consumers for Healthcare. The United Way of Washtenaw County graciously hosted the event, which drew more than 50 people, more than half of whom were from the local small business community. … Read more

A Message About Medicaid Expansion in Michigan

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(reprinted with permission of the original author, Bob Laverty)   June 21, 2013 My Friends and colleagues: Well, another delay in our journey.  I know it is hard to see anything positive about the lack of a vote on Medicaid expansion by the Michigan Senate.  However, I am a believer in having “unwarranted optimism”!  The … Read more