They would then use the money to set up their own health care programs. Arkansas expanded Medicaid under Obamacare, and would lose roughly $6 billion under the bill, but Governor Hutchinson supports the legislation nonetheless. States could choose to take some of that Medicaid money in a block grant too. Winners and LosersOne of the most striking things about the bill is how it redistributes federal money among states. It would allow states to stop requiring insurers to cover “essential” health care needs like hospitalization, prescription drugs, maternity care and mental health treatment.

Source: New York Times September 21, 2017 21:43 UTC