Disguising punitive, ideological philosophies like work requirements and increased cost-sharing as vital 'flexibility' needed by States has no place in this conversation.
Frank Pallone: “Disguising punitive, ideological philosophies like work requirements and increased cost-sharing as vital 'flexibility'…”
On the recordJune 23, 2015
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Criticism of policies that undermine Medicaid's safety net under the guise of state flexibility.
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