Half of States Will Not Expand Medicaid in 2014
Summary
To date, 24 states and the District of Columbia have committed to expanding Medicaid sometime in 2014.Pennsylvania is leaning toward expanding following an endorsement from the governor to pursue a private option, similar to Arkansas’ premium assistance model. The other 25 states do not plan to expand coverage in 2014. There is no deadline for states to opt-in to Medicaid expansion.