Lisa Murkowski actually said...

The Medicaid system is one that is absolutely imperative and vital for members of our population who receive their care through the Medicaid...

What sort of considerations to Federal support for high-risk pools or State-based reinsurance programs would you consider?

There are certain exemptions that were included as part of the ACA, exemptions for Medicaid cost-sharing provisions.

It is of the utmost importance that this new program--which consolidated numerous existing programs--be funded at its authorized level.