Medicaid - SquareOffs

Have you been affected by a rural hospital closure?

Asked by ABC 17 News

177 Votes

Have you been affected by a rural hospital closure?

42%

Yes Yes

58%

No No

42%

Yes

University of North Carolina researchers say eight rural hospitals have closed in Missouri since 2005, a loss of more than 350 beds.

University of North Carolina researchers say eight rural hospitals have closed in Missouri since 2005, a loss of more than 350 beds. Show Less

1 Comment

Connie Carmichael

I lost my cancer team. Now, have to find a new doctor. I am unable to drive on 1-70 due to anxiety and now have to find someone to take me.

Max

I hope you find a new team soon. Beat that cancer. God be with you.

58%

No

Hospitals in urban areas have not faced the same challenges -- challenges many chalk up to a lack of Medicaid expansion for 10 years.

Hospitals in urban areas have not faced the same challenges -- challenges many chalk up to a lack of Medicaid expansion for 10 years. Show Less

2 Comments

Was Missouri Gov. Parson right to stop Medicaid expansion?

Asked by ABC 17 News

565 Votes

Was Missouri Gov. Parson right to stop Medicaid expansion?

30%

Yes Yes

70%

No No

30%

Yes

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said last week that the state constitution's prohibition on unfunded mandates means his administration can't expand Medicaid eligibility, which voters ... Show More

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said last week that the state constitution's prohibition on unfunded mandates means his administration can't expand Medicaid eligibility, which voters approved last year. Show Less

1 Comments

Max

Regardless of what Gov. Parson wants to do, the Governor can not violate the Constitution. If the people want to expand Medicare, they also have to vote to fund it as well. It's very simple.

70%

No

Critics say Parson is subverting the state constitution and the will of the voters who approved a constitutional amendment to expand Medicaid eligibility in August.

Critics say Parson is subverting the state constitution and the will of the voters who approved a constitutional amendment to expand Medicaid eligibility in August. Show Less

2 Comments

Joana Pentlin

Most definitely not ok at this time.Def to soon.

Randy Wheeler

It's ironic the Republicans are all for "the will of the people" when it benefits them. But when the will of the people says we should have a fairer redistricting process, Medicaid expansion, or anything involving the initiative petition process, the Republicans disregard the citizens of this state

Max

LOL

Should Missouri lawmakers block Medicaid expansion?

Asked by ABC 17 News

564 Votes

Should Missouri lawmakers block Medicaid expansion?

18%

Yes Yes

82%

No No

18%

Yes

Missouri voters approved expanding Medicaid to cover low-income working adults last year. Republicans in the state legislature have long opposed expansion.

Missouri voters approved expanding Medicaid to cover low-income working adults last year. Republicans in the state legislature have long opposed expansion. Show Less

2 Comments

Vince Miles

Private insurance is better

82%

No

Republican lawmakers in the Missouri House have voted not to pay for the expansion, drawing criticism that they're going against the will of the people.

Republican lawmakers in the Missouri House have voted not to pay for the expansion, drawing criticism that they're going against the will of the people. Show Less

4 Comments

Pete M.

The voters spoke their mind about this and its borderline criminal that Republicans in Jeff City continue to openly defy and thumb their noses at the majority of voters and what we voted for. We will see them in Court and they will lose!

Harold Kerr II

THE PEOPLE VOTED FOR IT. SCREW JEFFERSON CITY!

Max

Oooh, are you Angry? Maybe only taxpayers and land owners should be allowed to vote.

Randel Hearne

Just like the proposed gas tax increase that has been voted down that they are trying to increase and the right to work it is wrong. But if you leave it up to the voters on some issues they can't make an educated decision because they don't speed the time to research what they are voting on.

Judy Smith

The citizens voted to expand Medicaid. This is a democracy and the will of the voters should not be overruled.

Medicaid SquareOffs

Have you been affected by a rural hospital closure?

42% Yes Yes

58% No No

42% Yes

58% No

Was Missouri Gov. Parson right to stop Medicaid expansion?

30% Yes Yes

70% No No

30% Yes

70% No

Should Missouri lawmakers block Medicaid expansion?

18% Yes Yes

82% No No

18% Yes

82% No

About Medicaid

42%

Yes Yes

58%

No No

42%

Yes

58%

No

30%

Yes Yes

70%

No No

30%

Yes

70%

No

18%

Yes Yes

82%

No No

18%

Yes

82%

No