Brewer looking for more support on Medicaid expansion

In January, Republican Governor Jan Brewer surprised many by supporting the expansion of Medicaid in Arizona known as AHCCCS. Four months later, she is still drumming up support for the plan, but some legislators and voters are not sold on the idea.

House speaker wants Medicaid plan to go to voters

House Speaker Andy Tobin is proposing an alternative to the governor's plan to add 300,000 people to the state's Medicaid rolls. 

Per Diem allowances for lawmakers to be cut Tuesday

The state legislative session has been stalled the last several weeks as talks continue over Medicaid expansion.

Tobin: Medicaid expansion holding back state budget approval

Governor Jan Brewer's proposal to expand Medicaid in Arizona by using federal funds is a major bone of contention for lawmakers attempting to negotiate a new state budget.

Medicaid expansion complicates budget agreement

Efforts to reach a budget agreement at the state capitol are being complicated by Governor Jan Brewer's proposal to expand Medicaid, a plan one lawmaker says is paralyzing the process.

Brewer champions Medicaid expansion

Governor Jan Brewer and President Barack Obama probably don’t agree on much, but when it comes to Medicaid in Arizona, they seem to be on the same page.

Judge rules against AHCCCS co-pays for childless adults

A federal judge says Arizona’s Medicaid program should not be allowed to charge certain people co-pays for medical care. 

Governor Jan Brewer's budget calls for more money for CPS, Medicaid expansion

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer released her $8.9 billion budget proposal on Friday.

Arizona to consider Medicaid expansion

Governor Jan Brewer’s decision in November to forego setting up a state-based health exchange as part of the Affordable Care Act set up another health care decision expected as soon as this month.

Arizona appeals court ruling regarding Planned Parenthood

Arizona is appealing a ruling that allows Planned Parenthood to receive public funding through the state to provide health care services to women in need. The state is taking its case to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

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