The Affordable Care Act (ACA) encouraged states to expand theireligibility for Medicaid by providing government subsidies to thosestates that participated. The subsidies awarded were for the firstfew years of Medicaid expansion.
1. Explain this process of Medicaid expansion as a result of theACA.
2. Identify those states that did not expand their Medicaidprograms. Choose one state and provide an explanation of why theydid not expand their Medicaid program with your opinion as towhether you agree with the state’s decision. Defend yourposition.
Justify your answers with research and reasoning.