University makes a brief statement on no longer accepting Medicaid
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BYU-Idaho released an official notice outlining that the school will no longer be accepting Medicaid but gives few answers to those wondering why.
“The university has decided to not accept the Idaho Expanded Medicaid program, which takes effect January 1, 2020, to serve as an insurance waiver option,” the notice reads. “We welcome concerned students to visit with Health Center representatives for more information about their healthcare options.”
Students discovered the change when attempting to register for classes for the upcoming Winter 2020 semester. In previous semesters, students could use Medicaid as an acceptable alternative to the Student Health Plan.
In Nov. 2018, Idaho voters chose to expand Medicaid to those whose income is 138% of the federal poverty level. Around 60% of Idaho votes cast supported Proposition 2, formally known as Medicaid Expansion.
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare spokeswoman Niki Forbing-Orr told Scroll that, currently, 6,420 individuals are on Medicaid in Madison County. As part of the Jan. 2020 expansion, 1,542 Madison County residents are enrolled so far.
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Medicaid is an essential part of our medical insurance policies for the under insured and those without the ability to get insurance. It is funded by our government as are many programs in our university systems. Education of of our youth is what aids them to become productive taxpayers in the future.
My daughter at one time was unable to pay for medical insurance during her education and Medicaid was her only option. She is now a Bio Medical and Chemical Engineer!
“BYU-Idaho released an official notice outlining that the school will no longer be accepting Medicaid but gives few answers to those wondering why.” Idaho Idaho Idaho 🤔
In other words, “So what!?”
Restore Medicaid. Don’t discriminate against the lower income students.
So unfair to those who want a good education and can’t afford health care. Please restore affordable health care options for all !
Please restore affordable healthcare options. Many students will be unable to continue their education because of this! If you don’t restore the affordable healthcare options, then please at least give an explanation!