The problem is that section 2001 of PL 111-148 does not allow previous Medicaid Advantage coverage to continue for those Americans that have been enrolled and received their prescription and healthcare insurance. The public policy question is should the federal government mandate states to provide Medicaid coverage for these special populations and take the government subsidizing of 100% for 2015 and 2016? The resolution of the public policy problem is the amendment of section 2001 of PL 111-148 to the effect that the government shall pay 100% of the cost of the newly eligible individuals while continuing to subsidize Continue reading...