The feds have shown an unwillingness to approve state Medicaid and SCHIP waivers that extend coverage to children above 250% of the federal poverty level. Ohio was recently turned down for their plan to extend coverage up to 300% of FPL.

A state like Iowa, which is looking to expand coverage to all kids, would have a very difficult time getting such a plan approved with the current regime in charge of the federal Medicaid program. That could change if a Democrat is elected President, however.

• posted by Marc Kilmer
• March 13, 2008 @ 5:53 pm
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Why wouldn't the federal government give them money?

• posted by gofreeyourself
• March 13, 2008 @ 5:45 pm
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