The Affordable Care Act allows states the option of expanding Medicaid eligibility to individuals with incomes up to 138% of the federal poverty level, or just under $19,000 a year for a single person. After more than a decade, however, 12 states have yet to take this step. Commonwealth Fund policy experts provide an update on state efforts to expand Medicaid.
The update can be obtained at Where Do the States Stand on Medicaid Expansion? | Commonwealth Fund.