Medicaid
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Vermont’s Federal Delegation Sounds the Alarm on Medicaid Cuts—But Offers No Proof
Vermont’s congressional delegation is warning of “massive cuts” to Medicaid—but the House budget doesn’t specify any. Time for an honest conversation. #VermontPolitics #MedicaidFacts #StopTheSpin
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Time to Face Reality—Washington Won’t Save Vermont
Vermont is dangerously dependent on federal money, and with Washington’s economy unraveling, our leaders should be cutting spending and rebuilding local strength—not planning tax hikes.…
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Full Reimbursements for Planned Parenthood, Service Cuts for Hospitals
Planned Parenthood receives 100% reimbursement of Medicaid-approved rates for family planning services—a benefit Vermont hospitals do not share. As hospitals across the state face multi-million-dollar…
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VT’s S.8 Proposal Expands Dr. Dynasaur to Adults Under 26
Vermont’s S.8 proposes expanding Dr. Dynasaur to residents under 26 earning up to 312% of the federal poverty level, raising concerns about economic feasibility and…
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The Trojan Horse: VT’s S.1 Medicaid Expansion Proposal is Terrifying
The Vermont Legislature’s jaw-dropping proposal, S.1, aims to establish universal Medicaid-equivalent coverage for all residents by 2033—regardless of income. This reckless fiscal gamble ignores voters’…
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Senator Harrison’s Vision vs. VT’s Challenges
Senator Wendy Harrison’s vision of prosperity for Vermont sounds compelling, but a closer look reveals a disconnect between rhetoric and reality. With youth outmigration, high…
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AHEAD: A New Health Care Experiment With Familiar Flaws
Vermont’s participation in the AHEAD model highlights its reliance on federal funding, but critics question whether this new initiative will solve systemic issues or repeat…
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VT State Health Plans to Undercut Hospitals-You Pay Full Price
Vermont’s plan to cap hospital reimbursements at 200% of Medicare rates shifts financial burdens onto hospitals while sparing private insurance. The real costs? Reduced services,…
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Bernie Sanders Decries U.S. Subsidizing Global Drug Costs—but Misses the Domestic Parallel
Senator Bernie Sanders criticizes Americans subsidizing global drug prices but overlooks a similar dynamic within U.S. healthcare. Medicare and Medicaid underpay providers, forcing private insurers…
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