Like Tenn. old plan:
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While TennCare consistently covered between 1.2 and 1.4 million people; costs increased from $2.5 billion in 1995 to $8 billion by the time of TennCare's restructuring. It consumed a third of the state budget including nearly all state revenue growth. When the illusion of "free" care is fostered, it is always over-utilized.
And:
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Studies indicate that only 55% of those added to TennCare came from the uninsured population, while the rest came from a decline in private coverage.
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/article...form_97570.html
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While TennCare consistently covered between 1.2 and 1.4 million people; costs increased from $2.5 billion in 1995 to $8 billion by the time of TennCare's restructuring. It consumed a third of the state budget including nearly all state revenue growth. When the illusion of "free" care is fostered, it is always over-utilized.
And:
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Studies indicate that only 55% of those added to TennCare came from the uninsured population, while the rest came from a decline in private coverage.
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/article...form_97570.html