medicaid expansion
Medicaid expansion refers to a policy established under the Affordable Care Act, wherein states can choose to broaden their eligibility criteria for Medicaid, a government-sponsored healthcare program for low-income individuals. This expansion allows more people to qualify for Medicaid, extending healthcare coverage to a larger population.
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