after reading a couple of statements Ia. Sen. Ernst, Dist. 48.
Red Oak Express April 2 2013
Notes from the Capitol/ Joni Ernst
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http://www.redoakexpress.com/content/notes-capitol-medicaid-education-dominate-des-moines
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Chronic disease and obesity are growing problems, and not enabling recipients to take ownership of their health care coverage does them a disservice and only makes the problem worse.
Participation in the broken Medicaid program has doubled over the past decade. Iowa has nearly 500,000 Medicaid enrollees.
If the program is expanded, it is estimated the Medicaid population will grow by an additional 110,000 to 181,000 recipients who have no personal responsibility for their health and no accountability for the care provided.
Iowans deserve affordable health care that focuses on outcomes-based solutions. Working to identify solutions to help Iowans lead healthier lives will reduce health care costs without saddling Iowans with higher taxes to pay for the unsustainable Medicaid program.
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Having Medicaid makes health problems worse??? Medicaid makes people irresponsible and crazy?? Pure GOP BS to feel good about themselves. Her district has some of the lowest income averages in the state and this is her position. Turn down Medicaid expansion to thousands.
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