(AP) – Some Democratic Missouri lawmakers are reviving
efforts to prevent cuts to in-home and nursing care for the elderly and
disabled.The Republican-led Legislature passed a bill this year to restore funding for
about 8,300 seniors and disabled people at risk of losing in-home and nursing
care through a Medicaid program. But Republican Gov. Eric Greitens vetoed that
bill.
efforts to prevent cuts to in-home and nursing care for the elderly and
disabled.The Republican-led Legislature passed a bill this year to restore funding for
about 8,300 seniors and disabled people at risk of losing in-home and nursing
care through a Medicaid program. But Republican Gov. Eric Greitens vetoed that
bill.
In response, three House Democrats on Monday asked the state not to request a
federal waiver to cut services. Democratic Springfield Rep. Crystal Quade and
others also said lawmakers should try to override Greitens’ veto.
Lawmakers have a chance at overriding the governor in September, but it’s
unclear whether there will be enough support if there’s a vote. The measure
passed the House in May without enough votes for an override.
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