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Several groups have argued in favor of expansion. Most notably those include some hospitals and their CEOs, doctors associations and many key Democrat lawmakers. To simplify the argument-many believe it would be an economic boon for the state, with an influx of federal dollars to help pay for the expansion and the possibility for financial relief for hospitals who have propped up those not able to afford health care.
More than 300,000 Mississippians who do not already have private health insurance could be covered under the expansion.
Arguing against expansion include key Republican lawmakers and Gov. Phil Bryant. Their argument-The feds will pay for expansion, but it's only temporary and Mississippi cannot afford to support the expansion once the federal dollars disappear. Plus, it expands an entitlement program that may serve to further promote government dependence.
To argue the pros and cons at the capitol at 1 p.m., a panel will convene that includes Lucien Smith, from the governor's office; Christie Herrera, from the Foundation for Government Accountability; Theresa Hannah, from the Center for Mississippi Health Policy; Gary Marschand, CEO of Memorial Hospital, Gulfport; Darren Web and Bob Neal, State Economists and
Dr. David Dzielak, state Division of Medicaid director.
To argue the pros and cons at the capitol at 1 p.m., a panel will convene that includes Lucien Smith, from the governor's office; Christie Herrera, from the Foundation for Government Accountability; Theresa Hannah, from the Center for Mississippi Health Policy; Gary Marschand, CEO of Memorial Hospital, Gulfport; Darren Web and Bob Neal, State Economists and
Dr. David Dzielak, state Division of Medicaid director.
