Post by Logan on Feb 12, 2016 6:01:26 GMT -6
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Former Democratic Gov. Steve Beshear launched a major effort to thwart his Republican successor's health care policies, a move he described as an act of conscience that would protect his legacy and health insurance for more than half a million people.
Beshear announced "Save Kentucky Healthcare," a tax-exempt organization that will pay for an online campaign against Republican Gov. Matt Bevin's plans to roll back expanded Medicaid in the state.
"Gov. Bevin is going to be held accountable for the moves that he makes and the hard questions will be asked about the impact of his decisions on Kentucky," Beshear said.
As governor, Beshear issued executive orders to expand the state's Medicaid program and establish Kynect, a state-operated exchange where people can purchase private health insurance plans with the help of a federal subsidy. More than 500,000 people have gotten health insurance through the programs, with more than 400,000 added to the state's Medicaid rolls.
Read more here: www.kentucky.com/news/state/kentucky/article59732096.html
Beshear announced "Save Kentucky Healthcare," a tax-exempt organization that will pay for an online campaign against Republican Gov. Matt Bevin's plans to roll back expanded Medicaid in the state.
"Gov. Bevin is going to be held accountable for the moves that he makes and the hard questions will be asked about the impact of his decisions on Kentucky," Beshear said.
As governor, Beshear issued executive orders to expand the state's Medicaid program and establish Kynect, a state-operated exchange where people can purchase private health insurance plans with the help of a federal subsidy. More than 500,000 people have gotten health insurance through the programs, with more than 400,000 added to the state's Medicaid rolls.
Read more here: www.kentucky.com/news/state/kentucky/article59732096.html