For each issue, explain what you think could be done to fix the issue. Im not looking for elaborate ideas. Focus on limited, common-sense ideas, but show me that you have given some thought to the material.

Issue:

1. Poor fundingTexas ranks as one of the least generous states in welfare funding. Most of the funding comes from the federal government and many states add to the funding. Texas adds little. - The federal govt. provides 63% of total HHS spending in Texas. - States can accept federal $ to expand those covered by Medicaid (explain Medicaid v medicare). Texas refused the $ from the feds. Many states cover poor adults. Not Texas63% children, 36% elderly poor - Texas leaves $ on the table (from feds) if it requires matching state contributions. Most state match. - Poor working adultsleft without care or use county services if they qualify; Affordable Care Act meant for these people

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For each issue, explain what you think could be done to fix the issue. Im not looking for elaborate ideas. Focus on limited, common-sense ideas, but show me that you have given some thought to the material.

Issue:

1. Poor funding. - Texas ranks as one of the least generous states in welfare funding. Most of the funding comes from the federal government (Federal government provies 63% of total HHS spending in Texas) and many states add to the funding. Texas adds little.

- States can accept federal $ to expand those covered by Medicaid. Texas refused the $ from the feds. Many states cover poor adults. Not Texas63% children, 36% elderly poor

- Texas leaves $ on the table (from feds) if it requires matching state contributions. Most state match.

- Poor working adultsleft without care. Not Affordable Care Act for them.

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