Small: “No” vote on SQ802 is a wise decision

“No” vote on SQ802 is a wise decision

By Jonathan Small

Soon, Oklahomans will consider State Question 802, which would increase welfare by expanding Oklahoma’s Medicaid program to cover able-bodied adults. Believing the arguments of SQ802’s supporters requires ignoring mountains of evidence.

Isn’t Medicaid expansion funded by “free” federal money? Nope. The federal government is broke and has a trillion-dollar deficit. Plus, State taxes are required as well. In Oklahoma, Medicaid expansion will cost state taxpayers up to $374 million annually.
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from MuskogeePolitico.com