IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION supporting the expansion of Medicaid in the State of Missouri to 138 percent of the federal poverty level, as permitted by the Affordable Care Act.
Intro
RESOLUTION NO. 18378, February 3, 2014
INTRODUCED BY Scott Burnett, Theresa Garza Ruiz, Crystal Williams, Dennis Waits, James Tindall and Fred Arbanas, County Legislators
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WHEREAS, the expansion of Medicaid to provide medical insurance to the uninsured will save lives and should be a top priority in the State of Missouri; and,
WHEREAS, Medicaid expansion will enable working families to meet their health care needs in a difficult economy; and,
WHEREAS, Medicaid coverage for individuals dealing with mental illness will decrease tragic outcomes for individuals, families, and the community, such as emergency room visits, arrests, incarceration, and/or suicide; and,
WHEREAS, when adults have medical insurance, studies show that their children are three times more likely to be enrolled in a medical plan, receive regular checkups, and avoid financial distress from a medical emergency; and,
WHEREAS, expanding Medicaid will save and create thousands of jobs throughout Missouri and protect our hospitals from devastating funding cuts and layoffs; and,
WHEREAS, every human life is of value and deserves to have access to affordable health insurance; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Legislature supports the expansion of Medicaid within the State of Missouri to 138 percent of the federal poverty level as permitted by the Affordable Care Act.
Enacted and Approved
Effective Date: This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage by a majority of the Legislature.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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