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Sheiky-Baby posted...

If anyone actually read the article. Nearly 20 million Americans lost their medicaid, 1.3 million of them being kids, not 1.9. That was the overall, along with adults. But Texas also kept on about 2 million on Medicaid.

Also, they didn't kick them out because, "Fuck them kids", they just didn't renewal.

i already pointed out the typo in the title. but the 1.9 vs 1.3 is not the significant thing here, it's what is happening and why.

Chris Fong, CEO of Smile Insurance Group, said the heightened numbers in Texas likely reflect that it's one of the states making it more challenging to qualify, apply or even speak with someone in the Medicaid department.

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But in Texas, it's likely the lower-than-average Medicaid income limit for children has led to many getting kicked off in the aftermath of the pandemic-era policy.

conservative states have been actively trying to reduce Medicaid coverage, Texas is just being more aggressive about it.