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In reply to the discussion: I am sick of reading the Ebola blame casting here on Texas [View all]Cali_Democrat
(30,439 posts)8. Here
The federal government will pay for most (90% - 100%) of the Medicaid expansion when it is implemented in 2014, but states would be required to pay for up to 10% percent of it by 2020.
http://obamacarefacts.com/obamacares-medicaid-expansion.php
Only 10%...the Federal govt would cover the rest.
It's fun to watch people here try and justify the GOP denying Medicaid millions of Americans.
Amusing to say the least....
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Medicaid expansion would mean fewer uninsured using ERs as their primary provider.
yellowcanine
Oct 2014
#15
No, if many more get sick in Texas that is just exactly when you will see how important Medicaid
jwirr
Oct 2014
#19
Would not have made any difference. He was showing no symptoms when he boarded the plane.
yellowcanine
Oct 2014
#20
I don't have an opinion on the CDC rules, just saying that in this case they made no difference.
yellowcanine
Oct 2014
#28
I am appalled at how the host family has been treated, quarantined in an infected apartment rather
uppityperson
Oct 2014
#44
Texas Health Presbyterian is probably no worse than many, many hospitals all over the country.
amandabeech
Oct 2014
#45