1. What are the benefits and drawbacks of having a health program that varies by state versus having one that is uniform across the country? Do you find that the positives of state flexibility outweigh the negative or vice versa? Is it fair that similarly situated individuals may be treated differently in different states? Does this occur in other aspects of society?
2. Does Medicaid's medically needy category make sense to you? Why or why not? For example, is it a good idea to discount medical expenses so high-need individuals can access healthcare through Medicaid?