Bulwark Takes 12: Gov. Beshear: "The Goal of This Bill Is to Kick People Off Medicaid"
Jun 27, 2025
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, a strong advocate for healthcare and economic growth, dives into the concerning impacts of a Republican healthcare bill threatening Medicaid. He discusses impending cuts that could harm vulnerable populations and lead to rural hospital closures. Beshear highlights the economic fallout of such changes, warning of potential job losses in the healthcare sector. He also touches on the challenges posed by shifts in automotive industry policies, emphasizing the need for strategic investment in green energy to bolster Kentucky's economy.
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Rushed Legislation Harms Democracy
- Rushing legislation with strict deadlines leads to lawmakers voting on bills they haven't fully read or understood.
- Such a process decreases transparency and produces harmful laws affecting millions.
Medicaid's Vital Role in Kentucky
- Medicaid covers half of Kentucky's children and a majority of births and long-term care costs.
- Expanding Medicaid improved access, affordability, and rural healthcare services in Kentucky.
Medicaid Work Rules Harm People
- The bill's Medicaid work requirements aim to remove qualified people by enforcing challenging paperwork.
- This causes loss of coverage, increases hospital closures, job losses, and worsens health and productivity.