Tag Archives: Medicaid expansion

Framing the Medicaid Debate

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Paul Deaton

Our family has been able to afford health insurance, and has had continuous coverage since my career in transportation began in 1984. It is a budget priority, regardless of our work situation. With the April 2013 16.3 percent increase from … Continue reading →

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He Won’t Back Down

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Trish Nelson

This is necessary viewing for those of you who who are sure Branstad will back down from his anti-Iowan position on Medicaid expansion. http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9?isVid=1

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Medicaid Expansion Good For Iowa

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Dave Bradley

The slide to the left was part of a presentation by Greg Moody, head of  Ohio Gov. John Kasich Office of Health Transformation given to the Ohio legislature. Ohio has decided to upgrade to Medicaid Expansion. Lately I have been … Continue reading →

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Contact Governor Branstad About Medicaid Health Coverage

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Bring your tax dollars home! If you think it’s unfair that Iowa could get less access to health coverage than those in other states — especially when your tax dollars are helping pay for it — tell your lawmakers and … Continue reading →

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Branstad Says No To Medicaid Money For Iowans, Helps GOP With #1 Priority

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Trish Nelson

This article was in Sunday’s Omaha World-Herald online edition: We’ve excerpted the portions about Branstad that pertain to Iowa.  BFIA has deciphered some of the Branstad-speak for your convenience and added some comments. They are in brackets. Terry Branstad of … Continue reading →

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