Medicaid Won The Midterms. Here’s Why That Could Save Lives
“New research we published last month indicates that for thousands of Americans with a serious medical condition, this election could mean the difference between life and death. Under the Affordable Care Act, 32 states and Washington, D.C., have thus far expanded Medicaid, leading to coverage for more than 15 million low-income adults. On Tuesday, Idaho, Nebraska and Utah voted via ballot referenda to expand Medicaid, with as many as 300,000 residents in these states poised to gain coverage.”