Summary Of Michigan House Bill 4714 To Seek Waivers To Expand Medicaid

August 29, 2013
The summary of Michigan House Bill 4714 states that the bill would provide for the expansion of the state Medicaid program and seek two waivers from the federal government to allow modifications to the program. The first waiver would expand Medicaid eligibility to adults under age 65 with an annual income level up to 133% of the federal poverty line and include a cost-sharing requirement where enrollees have to contribute up to 5% of annual income. The second waiver requires individuals who are on Medicaid for more than four years to either purchase private insurance through . . .