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.