The bill's sponsor, Rep. Noel Torpey, R-Jackson County, said the work requirements in his bill would push the envelope. But, he said he thinks that is a good thing.But some expressed concern to the committee that many individuals may need medical help before they can start looking for jobs.
In a packed public hearing room, Rep. Noel Torpey, R-Jackson County, presented an eight-part measure to change Medicaid as part of Gov. Jay Nixon's plan to expand coverage.
In a packed public hearing room, Rep. Noel Torpey, R-Jackson County, presented an eight-part measure to change Medicaid as part of Gov. Jay Nixon's plan to expand coverage.
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