Iowa Senate President: Branstad’s health care plan provides “second-class health care”

Statement by Senate President Pam Jochum, Chair of the subcommittee on SF 71, Medicaid Expansion –

“Governor Branstad’s plan would provide second-class health care to tens of thousands of working Iowans.

“Governor Branstad’s proposal provides fewer health care services to fewer Iowans at a higher cost to Iowa taxpayers.

“The Iowa Senate’s plan expands access to affordable health care to 150,000 Iowans at no cost to Iowa taxpayers for the first three years.”