MHA President Responds to Governor
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Updated: 3:19 PM Jun 24, 2009
MHA President Responds to Governor
Jackson, Miss.
The leader of the Mississippi Hospital Association says it appears the Division of Medicaid will cease to exist after June 30.
Posted: 3:19 PM Jun 24, 2009
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Posted by: Medicaid-What a Joke on Jun 25, 2009 at 01:53 PM

While I do agree that Medicaid is something our senior citizens need to supplement (soon to be bankrupt) Medicare, I know with certainty that Medicaid is too often provided for citizens that have no financial need, but CHOOSE not to work. My suggestion is quit paying for young ladies to have multiple babies with Medicaid money. Make them reimburse the Medicaid system by working in govmt daycare facilities, housing authority, etc. I bet having to ___________ and work might deter some of those from having children in the first place! Then, Medicaid might actually work the way it was intended... It's sad so many people get away with abusing the system with no consequences.
Posted by: pamela Location: ms on Jun 25, 2009 at 11:32 AM

This is a shame, Medicaid is not only for the poor, it is a supplement for elderly along with medicare and for them the 20% it does cover for medical care is alot. I hope he understands that this decision will affect alot of needy seniors who already have a hard time paying for medications, medical equipment and any other medical expense. This is just a bad decision and this crucial time. Our seniors are suffering enough with the high cost of medical needs. Must they suffer more.
Posted by: CARL Location: PHILLY on Jun 25, 2009 at 11:21 AM

GO HALEY, DON'T LET THESE TAX AND SPEND DEM'S HAVE THERE WAY WITH OUR TAX MONEY.
Posted by: longshot Location: ms unfortunately on Jun 24, 2009 at 08:38 PM

by not signing a state budget this also affects teachers contracts and highway building funding and for in this time of record unemployment to make people worry about their jobs and health i hope he worries when its re-election time. where is he in iowa or something. what a joke, maybe he will run for president so he can get beat and get out of the governers mansion.
Posted by: concerned Location: meridian on Jun 24, 2009 at 04:31 PM

seems to me the governor of mississippi is not concerned about the residents that depend on medicaid