Medicaid Expansion

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Senator Gene Davis

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Feb 02, 2018

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Senator Gene Davis discusses his proposal to expand Medicaid, a federal-state program which provides healthcare coverage to low-income families in which the state runs and determines eligibility. The expansion could allow access to quality healthcare for Utah citizens who meet specified criteria. Davis also address resolving homelessness through affordable housing.

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