Help Protect & Expand Medicaid!
No one should have to decide if they can afford life-saving care for themselves or their families. Over 100,000 hardworking Kansans are uninsured and fall in the health insurance “coverage gap,” earning too much to qualify for Medicaid, but not enough to afford private insurance. Protecting and expanding Medicaid is an investment in a healthier, more prosperous future for our state.
Rural hospitals are already closing, making it harder for families to get care close to home. Expanding Medicaid would bring billions of dollars back to our state to support our families and economy, stabilizing rural hospitals that provide critical care.
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Sign up below to advocate for protecting and expanding Medicaid with the American Heart Association and be a part of making Kansas a healthier place.
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Share Your Experience with Healthcare in Kansas
Share your story and help bring awareness to how essential Medicaid expansion is for the health of Kansans.
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Advocate Spotlight: Melissa Dodge
As a single mom of four who falls in the Medicaid Gap, Melissa knows firsthand what it’s like to make unimaginable decisions between life-saving care and feeding her family.
Read Melissa’s story to see how her experience is fueling her advocacy to expand Medicaid in Kansas.
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Most Kansans Support Expanding Medicaid, Poll Says
In a recent poll of Kansans age 18 and older, over 70% supported expanding Medicaid!
Click Learn More to read about additional questions asked to Kansans regarding Medicaid expansion.
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Learn the Facts: Why Expanding Medicaid Helps Kansans' Health
Expanding Medicaid is one of the most effective ways Kansas can improve health outcomes, support working families, and boost our economy. With rising costs and growing coverage gaps, understanding what’s at stake has never been more important.
Download the fact sheet to get the full picture. It’s a quick, clear way to stay informed and help others understand why Medicaid expansion is a smart investment in Kansas’s future.
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How Expanding Medicaid Can Improve the Workplace - for Employees and Employers!
Cardiovascular disease costs U.S. organizations over $168 billion annually in lost productivity and leads to long absences from work. High job stress, long hours, and sedentary roles increase employee risk for heart disease, stroke, and related conditions.
Expanding Medicaid would improve access to preventive care, treatment, and mental health support.
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