Monday, October 04, 2010
Paul Speaks On Medicaid
KENTUCKY....
Speaking to a Kentucky business group Monday, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Rand Paul said Medicaid has turned into "intergenerational welfare," saying coverage has spread beyond those truly in need. When asked about Medicaid, Paul said the health coverage should be temporary until people can help themselves. But he acknowledged some need long-term assistance.
Paul says too many people are receiving the insurance who don't really need it, noting half the state's births are covered by it.
Kentucky has about 57,000 births per year, and Medicaid covers about half of them, according to Gwenda Bond, a spokeswoman for the state Cabinet for Health and Family Services.
Paul's campaign has said that about half of Paul's medical income has come from Medicare and Medicaid payments.
Speaking to a Kentucky business group Monday, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Rand Paul said Medicaid has turned into "intergenerational welfare," saying coverage has spread beyond those truly in need. When asked about Medicaid, Paul said the health coverage should be temporary until people can help themselves. But he acknowledged some need long-term assistance.
Paul says too many people are receiving the insurance who don't really need it, noting half the state's births are covered by it.
Kentucky has about 57,000 births per year, and Medicaid covers about half of them, according to Gwenda Bond, a spokeswoman for the state Cabinet for Health and Family Services.
Paul's campaign has said that about half of Paul's medical income has come from Medicare and Medicaid payments.
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