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Voters at Town Meeting asked lawmakers to consider a universal health care bill. What will that change in Montpelier? -VTDigger

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Three people are sitting at a conference table, listening intently during a meeting with bookshelves and a whiteboard in the background.

Members of the House Health Care Committee listen to testimony at the state Capitol in Montpelier on February 3. From left: Committee Chair Rep. Alyssa Black (D-Essex Town); Rep. Daisy Berbeco, D-Winooski; Rep. Brian Cena, P/D, Burlington. Photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger How much influence does the people’s voice actually have in the People’s House? On … Read more

‘Abolish the backdoor’: Lawmakers accept work requirement for Idaho Medicaid expansion

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Under a bill proposed by Gov. Brad Little, low-income residents receiving health coverage through the state's Medicaid expansion would have to prove they work or volunteer at least 80 hours a month.

Under a bill proposed by Gov. Brad Little, low-income residents receiving health coverage through the state’s Medicaid expansion would have to prove they work or volunteer at least 80 hours a month. Sarah A. Miller smiller@idahostatesman.com A proposed law to add a three-month employment verification for low-income residents seeking health care coverage through Idaho’s Medicaid … Read more