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Although Medicaid expansion is a policy that must be passed by the Kansas Legislature, that doesn't mean that local governments, like city & county governments, shouldn't be in the conversation. Medicaid expansion brings many benefits to local governments, and it's important that they stay involved in the state-level conversation

In this Part 1 episode, we talk about how local governments can have healthier residents and save local tax dollars with Medicaid expansion through the criminal justice system and behavioral health services. We'll answer these questions:

• How does crime decrease when a state expands Medicaid?
• What are the ways local jails can save money with Medicaid expansion?
• Can behavioral health providers handle an influx of patients gaining coverage under Medicaid expansion? And how will that affect their budgets?

On the next episode, we'll dive into Part 2 - how local governments can benefit in the economic & workforce area, and how Medicaid expansion can help the unhoused population in cities.

For resources and more information, find us at ExpandKanCare.com.