States Want to Bring Medicaid Behind Bars: Federal Changes Make That Harder In recent years, a growing number of states have pushed to restrict Medicaid eligibility to individuals with felony convictions, sparking concerns among advocates for low income individuals and communities.
This pushback against Medicaid expansion highlights the complex interplay between state level policies and federal changes.
Understanding the Context of Medicaid Expansion The Affordable Care Act (ACA), signed into law by President Barack Obama in 2010, paved the way for states to expand their Medicaid programs, increasing access to healthcare for low income individuals.