increase the flexibility of Medicaid dollars so that states like Washington can continue expanding coverage
Increase the flexibility of Medicaid dollars so states like Washington can continue expanding coverage.
Occurrences
Evidence
"As a member of Congress, I will work hard to protect and strengthen the ACA, increase the flexibility of Medicaid dollars so that states like Washington can continue expanding coverage, bring down the out of pocket cost on medication, and invest in staffing critical healthcare positions and infrastructure so people have more than just theoretical access to the care they need."
Ms. Randall offered an amendment in committee and explained that nearly a quarter of her constituents are enrolled in Medicaid, emphasizing the importance of Medicaid coverage options in her district.
Assessments
The evidence shows the campaign promise itself and a concrete Medicaid-related congressional effort by Randall, but not an enacted federal change increasing flexibility of Medicaid dollars for states such as Washington. Her committee amendment appears aimed at protecting Medicaid coverage from cuts rather than delivering the promised flexibility outcome. Because she made a serious legislative attempt related to Medicaid but the promised policy result is not shown as delivered, this should be scored as not fulfilled with an effort badge.
The evidence shows Randall promised to increase flexibility of Medicaid dollars for states such as Washington. The later congressional record indicates she took Medicaid-related action by offering an amendment and defending Medicaid coverage for constituents, but the cited action opposed cuts rather than enacting or securing increased state flexibility for Medicaid funds. Because there is evidence of a serious legislative attempt connected to Medicaid but no delivered policy outcome matching the promise, the promise should be marked never with an effort badge.