How much has government spending increased since 1980 when President Carter said national health insurance would save the nation more money than we could count. You must give the K-Street Lobbyists credit, they never stop until they get what they want. Follow the money.
Unlike Medicare, which is solely a federal program, Medicaid is a joint federal-state program. Each state operates its own Medicaid system, but this system must conform to federal guidelines in order for the state to receive matching funds and grants. The federal matching formula is different from state to state, depending on each state's poverty level. The wealthiest states only receive a federal match of 50% while poorer states receive a larger match.
Medicaid funding has become a major budgetary issue for many states over the last few years, with states, on average, spending 16.8% of state general funds on the program. If the federal match expenditure is also counted, the program, on average, takes up 22% of each state's budget.
The Florida Whig Party Platform on Health Care:
Individuals must take responsibility for their health care.
Health insurance should be a personal choice and available to everyone through accessible open enrollment.
The failure to provide health care or health insurance for dependent children when financially able is prima facie evidence of child abuse.
Government provided health care must be reasonable for those who are physically, emotionally, intellectually, or financially dependent.
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