The next steps forward in our healthcare system must be to promote universal access to coverage by allowing Americans to buy into a public option, and to further expand eligibility and coverage for Medicaid
Expand eligibility and coverage for Medicaid.
Occurrences
Evidence
Rep. Foster said he voted yes to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits and warned that "Republican cuts to the ACA, Medicare, and Medicaid impact everyone." He framed the vote as part of fighting to keep health care affordable.
Foster's issue page says he introduced the bipartisan Medicaid Coverage for Addiction Recovery Expansion (CARE) Act, describing it as a bill that would expand access to treatment and help Medicaid recipients access comprehensive inpatient treatment for substance use and addiction.
Assessments
Foster materially attempted to expand Medicaid coverage by introducing the Medicaid Coverage for Addiction Recovery Expansion (CARE) Act, which would have expanded Medicaid access to inpatient substance-use treatment. However, the evidence does not show that this bill or another Foster-led Medicaid eligibility or coverage expansion was enacted. His later statements opposing Medicaid cuts and supporting ACA tax credits show continued alignment with the promise, but not delivery of the promised Medicaid expansion outcome. Under the instructions, a serious legislative attempt that failed to deliver the promised outcome is classified as never with an effort badge.