Taxpayers on the hook when states do not expand and/or update their medicaid programs

[RSherman]

I just listened to a show about this. When states do not expand medicaid or update the program, it costs schools money. Schools are mandated to care for children's illnesses and health conditions. These are unfunded federal mandates. But, for every child who is covered by medicaid, the school does receive some reimbursement. So, red governors who are so proud of themselves for cutting off medicaid, not expanding it, not updating the rules, local taxpayers will have to cover the costs of these school programs.

https://www.npr.org/2023/08/24/1194170616/schools-medicaid-millions-special-education-money

[Maru Kitteh]

1. Yet another example of predominantly "pro-life" politicians who want NOTHING to do with

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actually supporting life.


Before someone responds about Portland or Vermont, etc., I understand that there are isolated incidents and anecdotes from blue areas as are found in the article. I said "predominantly" and you can be nearly certain it is the "pro-life" politicians in any area behind denying vulnerable children the resources they need to develop to their fullest potential, as we all deserve to do.

[RSherman]

2. No surprise that TX removed the highest percentage of children

"Of the 15 states that reported total removals by age group, Texas reported the highest percentage of children removed, at 81%, followed by Idaho, Kansas and Missouri, where at least half of those removed were children, according to KFF."

[pwb]

3. The Red States seem proud to grab the bottom rung of life.

While the Blue States laugh and climb over them going forward.

[Maru Kitteh]

4. And I'm not surprised at all to see Idaho and number 2. As a neighbor

living in a red state, I can tell you - Idaho has lost it's damn mind.