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Group Delivers 2,700 Signatures Asking Governor To Expand Medicaid

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Supporters of expanding Medicaid delivered nearly 3,000 signatures to Kansas Governor Sam Brownback's office Wednesday, asking him to support an expansion of the state's Medicaid program.

Anna Lambertson is with a coalition of organizations pushing for Medicaid expansion.  She spoke during a rally at the Statehouse.  She said it was good for workers and businesses.

“Healthy workers, as I’m sure you know already, mean a productive workforce,” That’s good for our employers and for our state,” said Lambertson.  “Moreover, we could improve the health and financial security of hard-working Kansans, many of whom right now are uninsured.”

Speaking with reports, Brownback said he's still considering options and looking at what other states are doing.

“What I want to do is something that we can afford and carry the freight for the long period.”

Medicaid is a health care program for the aged, disabled and low-income. In Kansas, the income requirements for adults to qualify are very strict. Expanding the program would allow more Kansans to be covered.

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