Medicaid Expansion Research Paper

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Medicaid expansion is still somewhat confusing to me, however I do have an understanding of the requirements such as the income falling between 0-400 percent of the federal poverty level. I also understand that this has become an issue of disparities between states due to expansion. I am partial to each state being able to decide the best options for their citizens. As you stated Emily, I can see how the decision of the state such as whether to expand or not to expand can cause harm to the constituents. I disagree with the philosophy of covering “able-bodied” poor. Everyone has a different circumstance and it is part of an individual’s rights that cruel and unusual punishment not be brought upon them. Medicaid just as any other form of insurance