by Mike Lear | Nov 8, 2013 | Health / Medicine, News
Some state lawmakers are balking at the concept of saving the state money to expand Medicaid by eliminating coverage for some children. Representative Jay Barnes (R-Jefferson City) has outlined his idea to the House Interim Committee on Medicaid Transformation, which...
by Mike Lear | Sep 16, 2013 | Legislature, News
The sponsor of a Republican proposal last session to reform and expand Medicaid is nearly ready to unveil a first draft of the new version of that bill. Last session Representative Jay Barnes (R-Jefferson City) proposed an overhaul to expand Medicaid eligibility for...
by Mike Lear | Jun 20, 2013 | Legislature, News
The House Speaker wants your help in finalizing the membership of a committee that will weigh what the future of Medicaid in Missouri should be. Representative Tim Jones (R-Eureka) has announced two new groups to consider Medicaid reform and/or expansion. One of...
by Mike Lear | Jun 18, 2013 | Legislature, News
Two Committees will be announced by the House Speaker this week that will look at Medicaid reform and expansion. The larger of the two will be made up of a mix of representatives and individuals from the private sector that will travel the state and gather information...
by Mike Lear | Apr 25, 2013 | Health / Medicine, News
A contract between the Department of Social Services that came under fire from House Republicans has been restructured. The contract with Boston-based Public Consulting Group outlined how it would look for people receiving state assistance that could be shifted to...