Five years ago this week, I was hospitalized with an infection that might have become life-threatening or permanently debilitating had I not had health insurance coverage, which allowed me to receive a relatively early diagnosis. Every day in this country, uninsured people hunker down, hoping their health problem will go away without an expensive doctor’s visit. That’s one of many reasons studies have shown that expanding Medicaid saves lives.
Governor Terry Branstad sounds determined not to expand Medicaid, but none of his arguments can withstand scrutiny.
UPDATE: Branstad confirmed on February 23 that he will not agree to expand Medicaid. Added details and other related news below.
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