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The Medicaid Copayment Bill
Repealing Medicaid copayment rules could help families afford medicine
Repealing the directive that the department of health and human services seek a waiver to establish pharmacy copayment and premium requirements under the state Medicaid plan and making an appropriation therefor.
Good for everyday people ·
This bill would remove extra costs for medicine under Medicaid, helping families save money.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
If this bill passes, families on Medicaid could pay less for their medicines. It's important to support this change to help those who need it most.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill would repeal requirements for pharmacy copayments under Medicaid.
- It would also remove premium requirements for health programs for children.
- The bill aims to make healthcare more affordable for working families.
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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- Kat McGhee (D): voted for it, crossing most Democrats
- David Nagel (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Dale Girard (D): voted for it, crossing most Democrats
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