LETTER: Republican legislators’ refusal to accept Medicaid funds is hurting state’s fiscal health

To Ozaukee Press:
Let’s look at the economics of the debate in Madison over whether to accept federal Medicaid expansion money under the Affordable Care Act.

Wisconsin’s refusal to accept the money means a loss of $1.4 billion in federal money in the next two years. Some 82,000 fewer people are covered. Accepting this money would generate $324.5 million in taxpayer savings in the Wisconsin budget.

Let’s look at the reasons Madison Republicans are giving to turn down Medicaid expansion.