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A Tale of Two Maps: Misdirection in the Medicaid Debate

January 27, 2013

As the future of South Carolina’s healthcare is hotly debated, it’s important to keep a close eye on the data being presented.  A pair of maps, presented as the number of people expected to participate with the Affordable Care Act in comparison to where the population need is, would suggest that the two sets of…

Mapping Out the Benefits of Medicaid Expansion

January 11, 2013

Medicaid is essential to our healthcare system. Without it, many individuals would be unable to have their medical needs met. Each state is given the option to participate in Medicaid Expansion, beginning in January 2014. In order to make an informed decision about how this expansion could impact South Carolina families, one must look at…

Breaking Down the MAGI Method

January 9, 2013

The Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) is a new measure of income under the Affordable Care Act that doesn’t allow for disregards and deductions, such as for childcare and work-related expenses. As a result, the Affordable Care Act could have resulted in many children missing out on Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insuranace Program (CHIP) coverage when their…

Accept Medicaid Expansion in South Carolina

January 8, 2013

Medicaid expansion would work to provide more South Carolinians with affordable health care coverage. The following document provides information about some of the individuals and organizations that rely on Medicaid across the state: Accept ME in SC

[VIDEO] Support Medicaid Expansion in SC!

December 21, 2012

Why should South Carolina join the Medicaid expansion? South Carolina Hospital Association has the answer in the informational video below. Check it out!

SC Receives $2.4 Million Bonus for Child Medicaid Enrollment

December 20, 2012

South Carolina has received a $2.4 million bonus for enrolling children in the federal Medicaid program, reports the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. State officials say the money will go to offset the costs of enrolling more children. So how did the state earn the bonus? South Carolina has increased enrollment by using food…

[AUDIO] Medicaid Expansion Update

December 14, 2012

[soundcloud url=”http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/71002425″ params=”” width=” 100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] SC Appleseed Director Sue Berkowitz provides an update about the status of Medicaid expansion in South Carolina.

[PRESENTATION] ACA’s Impact on South Carolina

December 14, 2012

Want to know more about how the Affordable Care Act’s will affect South Carolina? Get answers from this Powerpoint presentation below thanks to our friends at South Carolina Hospital Association. SC Hospital Assoc. ACA in SC

[GRAPHIC] Where Do States Stand on Medicaid Expansion?

December 9, 2012

Via: The Advisory Board Company

Study Outlines Positive Effects ACA Medicaid Expansion Would Have on SC

December 7, 2012

The University of South Carolina’s Moore School of Business recently analyzed the impact the Affordable Care Act’s  Medicaid expansion would have on South Carolina’s economy. And the findings are extremely positive. The Moore School of Business reports: If South Carolina chooses to participate in the ACA’s Medicaid expansion, it would generate approximately $11.2 billion between…

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