During a recent appearance on NBC's "Meet the Press," Senator Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma expressed concerns about the current state of Medicaid in the United States.
He highlighted the disparity between the number of individuals enrolled in Medicaid and those living below the poverty line, describing the situation as "unsustainable."
According to Breitbart, Mullin emphasized the need to address inefficiencies within the Medicaid system, stating, "We are cutting the waste, fraud and abuse, and I want to use the word abuse, come out of the Medicaid system and make sure it is for the people that it was originally intended for."
He pointed out the discrepancy, noting, "Keep in mind theres 35 million people that live under the poverty line inside the United States, yet 70 million on Medicaid it is unsustainable. Medicaid was designed for those in the most dire need, and we need to make sure it is there."
Mullin also criticized the financial practices that have emerged since the implementation of ObamaCare, which he claims have led to an uneven distribution of costs among states. He explained, "Ever since ObamaCare, there has been this loophole that allows the states to charge providers an exorbitant amount to pay their share, so instead of the states paying their share, they are charging the providers which requires the United States taxpayers and other states to offset these high provider taxes inside different states."
He advocated for a more balanced approach, arguing, "One state, like Oklahoma, isnt offsetting higher provider taxes than North Carolina or California."
The senator's remarks underscore a broader conservative critique of expansive government programs and highlight the need for reforms that ensure Medicaid serves its intended purpose without imposing undue burdens on taxpayers and states.
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