Tony Evers – Tony Evers wrong to blame Scott Walker's rejection of Medicaid money for higher health costs

The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Tony Evers wrong to blame Scott Walker’s rejection of Medicaid money for higher health costs

In his first TV ad after winning the state’s Democratic nomination for governor, Tony Evers blamed incumbent Scott Walker for high health care costs in Wisconsin. The 30-second ad focused on the Republican governor’s decision to turn down federal funds that would have expanded Medicaid in 2014. "When Walker was running for president, he played politics and rejected millions in federal health care money that would have lowered costs for our families," the ad says. "Minnesota’s governor took the funds. They made changes. Wisconsin families now pay nearly 50% more than Minnesotans for the same health care." …

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