2. What Governor Rick Scott Says?
“Gov. Rick Scott announced plans
Wednesday to expand Medicaid coverage to
roughly 900,000 more people under the
federal health overhaul, a surprise decision
from the vocal critic of President Barack
Obama's plan”
Mr. Rick Scott(Florida Governor)
3. Why Florida Supporting Expansion?
“Scott said he would support the
expansion as long as the federal
government pays 100 percent of the
increased costs, which is the deal offered
to states by the Obama administration”
Mr. Rick Scott(Florida Governor)
4. Scott Concerns over the Medicaid Costs
The governor said he still worries that the
president's plan could "lead to less patient
choice, worse care, and higher costs"
Mr. Rick Scott(Florida Governor)
5. Do States Supporting the Expansion?
The other six GOP governors who plan to expand
the program are the leaders of Michigan, Ohio,
Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada and North Dakota.
So far 21 states plus Washington, D.C., plan to
expand their Medicaid programs under the health
care law.
Mr. Rick Scott(Florida Governor)