Medicaid was signed into law in 1965 and is primarily controlled by state legislatures. The federal government manages the program; however, different states have different eligibility requirements based on state-level policymaking. Review states that did and did not expand Medicaid during the most recent healthcare reform effort and argue for or against expansion.

For the state that expanded Medicaid, discuss at least three ways the quality of healthcare has improved for Illinois the state that expanded Medicaid including increased EHR interoperability, decreased morbidity, and increased immunizations.

For the state of Texas and Florida that did not expand Medicaid, discuss at least three reasons why they chose not to and why the measure failed to pass, including political rationale, big government, and distrust.

Discuss more than three rationales Debate Competency Argues for or against Medicaid expansion by discussing at least three reasons that support their stance.

 

Based on what you have learned, argue for or against Medicaid expansion by discussing at least three reasons that support your stance.