Missouri Medicaid Reinstated (2008)
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The Medicaid Reinstated initiative or Statutory Amendment to Chapter 208 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, Pertaining to Reinstating Healthcare, 2008-018 is an initiated state statute that would reestablish the level of service and eligibility criteria that were in effect on January 10, 2005 for Medicaid.
It would also provide health care to residents earning minimum wage, to those whose incomes don't exceed 200 percent of the federal poverty level, and to disabled Missourians employed in sheltered workshops.
According to estimates provided by the State Auditor's office, the restored benefits would cost the state about $255 million a year.
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Status
This initiative failed to submit enough signatures to qualify for the ballot.
Support
Robin Acree, a community activist from Mexico, MO, is leading the petition drive.
"This would take Missouri HealthNet and make it a quality, affordable and comprehensive program for more Missourians," Acree said.[1]
Opposition
Governor - Matt Blunt proposed the original cut backs and will likely oppose reinstating the increase.
See also
- Missouri 2008 Ballot Measures
- Missouri 2008 citizen initiatives
- Missouri Initiative and Referendum Law
- Campaign finance requirements for Missouri ballot measures
- Missouri signature requirements
- Petition drive deadlines in 2008
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References
- ↑ Ballot initiative in MO that would restore Medicaid cuts approved for circulation, KWMU, Dec. 19, 2007
