After struggling to find a Medicaid expansion compromise with the Senate, House Republicans proposed placing the issue on the November ballot.
Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann shuts down House Republican idea to let voters decide Medicaid expansion by Taylor Vance, Mississippi Today May 1, 2024 After House Republicans asked Senate leaders to agree to a proposal that would place Medicaid expansion on November’s statewide ballot, Senate leader Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann said the idea had no legs in his chamber and added that expansion talks were likely done for the year.
" READ MORE: Lawmakers buy one more day to reach Medicaid expansion compromise The House’s full proposal was not made available on Wednesday night, but White’s statement said the proposed referendum would be two-fold: Voters would decide if they think Medicaid should be expanded to the working poor and if the program should include work requirements for recipients.
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