Mo. Lawmakers Talk Federal Waivers for Medicaid « CBS St. Louis

Mo. Lawmakers Talk Federal Waivers for Medicaid « CBS St. Louis

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“There are options for states to pick and choose a Medicaid program they want,” Sidney Watson, St. Louis University law professor, said. “Every state looks different so they have the ability to pick different plans.”
To apply for Medicaid, a potential recipient would have to fall below 133 percent of the federal poverty line.

Governor Nixon wanted to expand Medicaid to close the gap for those below the 133 percent of the federal poverty line. Currently Missouri law provides coverage for able-bodied persons below 18 percent federal poverty. When the Medicaid expansion failed, it left nearly 260,000 low-income adults without Medicaid coverage. Professor Watson told the committee if Medicaid were to be expanded, but stayed below 133 percent, Missouri would not enjoy 100 percent of federal coverage of those expanded benefits.

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$15, 300 for individual at the current poverty rate of `133 percent