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13 states rebelling against Obamacare

The Affordable Care Act aims to expand Medicaid coverage for millions of the working poor. But some state leaders aren't willing to take on the extra costs -- even if they lose federal funds along the way. By Aimee Picchi, MSN Money

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The not-so-Affordable Care Act?

One of the Affordable Care Act's chief goals is to expand the rolls of Medicaid, qualifying millions of the working poor -- those who earn too much to qualify for the government's health-care coverage today but can't afford private insurance. But when the law goes into effect next year, the Medicaid expansion won't play out the way President Barack Obama had hoped. That's because a Supreme Court ruling last year puts the decision in the hands of each state's lawmakers -- and so far, 21 states are planning to opt out. The motivation for sitting out is often financial, with many states concerned that the expansion will strain their coffers to the breaking point, given that they'll be asked to take on 10% of coverage costs starting in 2020. But according to research from Rand Corporation, those states risk losing $8.4 billion in federal funds by snubbing the expansion. The working poor may have the most to lose. Under Obamacare, people making 133% of the federal poverty level would qualify, which translates to $29,700 for a family of four. States currently have different thresholds for eligibility, although coverage for poor adults without children is "extremely limited," the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities notes. "Any low-income adult that's not currently eligible for Medicaid and currently not insured would lose" if their state opts out of expanded Medicaid, Carter Price, an associate mathematician with Rand, tells MSN moneyNOW. "They are likely to not have access to affordable health insurance, which would increase their financial risk." Take Shantelle Williams, who makes $7.25 an hour and lives in Texas, one of the states refusing to expand Medicaid. "The politicians don't know where I'm coming from," she told Businessweek. "That decision was for them, it wasn't for me." Read on to learn more about the 13 biggest states that plan to skip the expansion.
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Xtlman __ (Xtlman)

Jul 16, 2013 11:43AM

If Obamacare is for everyone, then the House and Senate should also be forced onto this plan just like their constituents. The legislators for the US do not have the people of the US in mind, only grinding out their own agenda. Mandatory health care should be mandatory for all. Let's start with Harry Reid and go from there. The minute this is mandated, I am sure you will see a turnaround in who votes for what plan. 1864 91 Replies (41)

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Jul 16, 2013 11:26AM

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I left Washington State, a place with high welfare and medicaid spending and moved to Indiana a state with low social service spending. I may not be a fan of my new state but I have seen an increase in the budget for education (key to getting out of welfare state) and lots of for hire signs. While the cuts to education and hours for my children (who are still in Seattle) in their minimum wage jobs have made the news in Washington. Taxes are lower in Indiana because people pay their own way. I raised my children to stay off the government dole. Both work minimum wage, too few hours to qualify for benefits and neither is on food stamps or welfare. No one is entitled to government support for doing nothing. 1466 138 Replies (20)

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Jul 16, 2013 12:15PM

If our founding fathers saw the over reach of our Government today they would impeach them. 1386 165 Replies (11)

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val bridges (HAPPYINMY HEART) You will no longer have good health care if this act sees the light of day 1427 300 Replies (23)

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Jul 16, 2013 11:01AM

Do you not see that hospitals are already closing due to this so call health care, wake up America. Educate yourself before it is to late

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How do you think obama plans on paying for free healthcare for 30 million more illegals? They already get everything for free and have closed down many hospitals via bankruptcy. AMNESTY is such a great idea. And who better to implement it than a community organizer?

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MirageGuy

Jul 16, 2013 11:35AM

Monopolies are always bad. State monopolies are the WORST! It is interesting to hear liberals

demanding a monopoly for 'healthcare' Their vision is socialism. They want everyone to pay for healthcare, but fail to realize that we could just mandate that everyone buy insurance. But no, they have to have some people buy insurance that will not use it to PAY for those that are extreme risks. Sorry, but BUY your own, and don't pick my pocket to pay for it. Democrats always want someone else to pay for them. Thieves and scum.... They should be hanged... More 931 197 Replies (12)
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Jul 16, 2013 11:59AM

It seems to me Obama is dividing the country again. Going back to North/South status! 844 142 Replies (10)

guitarick thirteen now, thirty seven to join soon. 852 167 Replies (9)

Jul 16, 2013 11:40AM

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Jul 16, 2013 12:10PM

Regal you are not comparing apples to apples. We paid extra taxes specifically for SS. This was to supplement our pensions or now IRA's. We were not given a choice we were forced to pay in so yes we are going to collect our benefits that we were forced to pay for. The affordable Healthcare act is totally different. It is basically a federal mandate that we buy something we may or may not be able to afford. And if you can't afford it I am forced to help you pay for it. That is socialism. 700 85 Replies (5)

Chuck636 Regal

Jul 16, 2013 12:20PM

You're an idiot. We don't hate America, we hate the road of the demise of this great Country and want to fight to get back the real America! We wish all of the Socialists and Communists would get the heck out instead of trying to destroy the once great USA! 702 135 Replies (8)

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Jul 16, 2013 10:31AM

Only 13 states? 11 states seceded the last time Washington divided us. Mmmmmmmmmm. 620 131 Replies (12)

road to perdition

Jul 16, 2013 10:27AM

"If you like the healthcare plan that you have now, you can keep it and will not have to change your healthcare plan." Barry Obama "You git free 'surance fo' you, yo' kids, and yo' baby-daddy too." Barry Obama 767 313 Replies (14)

Iam Erican

Jul 16, 2013 10:47AM

HELL YEAH! GREAT TO SEE LOUISIANA ON THE LIST!!! OBAMA DEATH CARE! 625 179 Replies (4)

Citizen Frank

Jul 16, 2013 11:32AM

Interesting dilemma, opt out states may end up losing some of its indigent population to its

neighboring welfare states. Furthermore, why should opt out states citizens pay full federal income taxes if the federal government denies them the benefit of paying such taxes? 496 59 Replies (7)

allen e weast (ford pu)

Jul 16, 2013 10:44AM

ill sy it again that black a$$ will ruin the country wake up people throw him out of office>> 716 304 Replies (11)

SOBBOISE Idaho also opposes Obama care but got left off the list. 472 63 Replies (3)

Jul 16, 2013 11:52AM

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Jul 16, 2013 11:33AM

every one is talking about costs, not one story directly linking the high health care costs to the true culprit the medical industry, hospitals, doctors unreal malpractice insurance fees, and the pharmaceutical companies with their non-curing but addictive overpriced drugs. come on most people out side of doctors and RNs are not even making a living wage, most of the costs are for the administrative and legal payouts 426 68 Replies (14)

SOBBOISE Any health plan based on the stock market will quickly become unaffordable. 358 37 Replies (2)

Jul 16, 2013 11:48AM

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Jul 16, 2013 11:45AM

Hope all those Katrina New Orleans slugs leave Texas and head to some state for freeloaders. 403 92 Replies (9)

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