HMS 102 Policy & Politics - Roffle - Fall 2020

Policy Analysis – Research Paper (200 pts)   

Students will be required to research and analyze the passage of Missouri’s expansion of Medicaid on August 4, 2020.  Students should research why the state initially did not expand the Medicaid program and how/why an initiative to support passage of expansion of the Medicaid program was approved on Tuesday, August 4, 2020.   

Then, state if you support or oppose Medicaid expansion and provide a rationale for why they support or oppose. 

The analysis paper should answer the following questions:  

• Will it negatively impact or benefit the economy of Missouri?  
• What particular population(s), businesses/entities, if any, will be affected by the expansion of Medicaid and what is the potential outcome that the expansion will  have on you, your family, neighborhood/community, the STLCC College Community and give current statistics relative to those who may be impacted. 
•  The analysis MUST be typed using APA format. (use the APA Citation Help page on this Guide)
• Papers should be between 5-7 content pages (title page and citation pages are NOT to be counted as part of the 5-7 content pages).
• I ask that student please use verifiable/creditable sources. 
• Your analysis should NOT be based purely on personal beliefs or feelings.  

Due 11:59 PM (CST) on Wednesday, December 16, 2020.  

Policy Issue Fact Check websites

Balanced information on public policy issues and other hotly debated topics.

Tip: Start with a general search for medicaid expansion to deepen your understanding of the topic. 

Keyword search examples:     Medicaid expansion and Missouri        /       debate and "medicaid expansion" and impact

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