Low-income residents in states that decide to opt out of a big Medicaid expansion in the new health care law, including Texas, will not risk federal penalties in return.
Health and Human Services secretary Kathleen Sebelius made the statement in a letter to governors Tuesday. Along with upholding President Barack Obama's health care law last week, the Supreme Court also gave states the option to say "no" to Medicaid expansion.
Texas Governor Rick Perry announced Monday the state will opt out of the expansion, even though it would cover two million more low-income Texans.
Posted: 05/22/13 - (Idabel, Okla.) – For anyone interested in learning more about building preservation, Idabel Main Street will host “Historic Building Maintenance,” a workshop on the care and maintenance of the historic district, June 25th, from 5:30pm – 7:00pm, at the Idabel Public Library. Read More
Posted: 05/08/13 - The Sherman Public Library is very excited about our upcoming Summer Reading Club for children and teens. Children ages birth-11 can Dig into Reading and join the Youth Summer Reading Club. The theme for the Teen Summer Reading Club this year is Beneath the Surface and it is open to teens ages 12-18. Read More
Posted: 05/07/13 - DURANT, Okla. – Regent Terry Matlock will deliver remarks at Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Spring Commencement, scheduled for Saturday, May 11, at Paul Laird Field. The ceremony (for all schools) will begin at 10 a.m. A reception will follow at 11:30 a.m. in the Visual & Performing Arts Center. Read More
