The Kentucky General Assembly recently passed House Bill 2, a significant reform to Kentucky’s Medicaid program. Jason recently shared a chart that tells a big part of this story in a single glance — showing just how dramatically Kentucky’s Medicaid enrollment and costs have grown in recent years.
Kentucky’s Medicaid program has expanded significantly, and while Jason supports ensuring that the most vulnerable Kentuckians have access to healthcare, he also believes that programs must be sustainable and that benefits should go to those who truly qualify. House Bill 2 includes common-sense reforms to ensure the program’s long-term viability.
The reforms include work requirements for able-bodied adults, improved eligibility verification processes, and other measures designed to ensure Medicaid resources are focused on those with genuine needs. Jason believes these are responsible, compassionate reforms that will strengthen the program for the long term.
For more details on Jason’s position on Medicaid reform, visit the Medicaid Reform page under Issues on this website.