MO Medicaid Coalition Statement on Representative Barnes’ Revised Medicaid Legislation (HB700)

Jefferson City, Mo – The Missouri Medicaid Coalition today released the following statement concerning the House Committee Substitute for HB700, sponsored by Representative Jay Barnes.  

“While Missourians across the state are encouraged by the continued legislative debate on expanding Medicaid, Representative Barnes’ current proposal falls short in several areas,” said Kevin Stamps, Missouri Medicaid Coalition campaign manager. “Most importantly, the General Assembly must expand Medicaid eligibility to 138% of the federal poverty level to qualify for federal matching funds provided for in the federal health law.” 

“Full expansion is a win-win-win proposition. Half-measures are lose-lose-lose propositions that will cover fewer Missourians, cost the state of Missouri more money, and increase the size of the federal deficit.”