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Kelly urges Medicaid expansion, says failure to expand cost Kansas millions

2116578 · January 15, 2025
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Governor Laura Kelly called on the Legislature to expand Medicaid, saying not expanding has cost Kansas taxpayers tens of millions annually and left billions in federal funds unclaimed.

Governor Laura Kelly urged the Legislature to approve Medicaid expansion this year, saying the state's refusal to expand has been costly and that surrounding states have already expanded the program.

"The only reason we haven't expanded…

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