Congresswoman Fudge Applauds Controlling Board Vote to Approve Expansion of Medicaid in Ohio

Statement

Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11) today issued the following statement regarding the 5-2 vote of the State Controlling Board to authorize expansion of Medicaid in Ohio:

"I applaud the vote by the Ohio Controlling Board to expand Medicaid in the Buckeye State. This expansion opens the door to affordable health coverage for more than 275,000 Ohioans and will inject an estimated $2.6 billion dollars into Ohio's economy through June, 2015. More than half of the people who will benefit work for employers that do not offer health insurance," said Congresswoman Fudge.

"Advocates of the Affordable Care Act, including me, did not envision partisan political agendas dictating if uninsured people could benefit from Medicaid. I extend my appreciation to Governor Kasich and members of the Controlling Board who voted in favor of Medicaid expansion. They recognize this is the right and humane thing to do. Moreover, all Ohioans will benefit from the jobs and economic activity generated by additional federal resources reaching our state."

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