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Wisconsin Medicaid Applicants May Soon Face Drug Testing
Clip: Season 1500 Episode 1548 | 33sVideo has Closed Captions
Wisconsin could become the first state to require drug tests for Medicaid applicants.
Gov. Scott Walker has submitted a request to the federal government for a waiver to become the first state in the nation to drug test Wisconsin residents who apply for Medicaid. Walker said the program would help treat drug addicts and get them jobs. Critics disagree, saying drug testing would not help people become drug-free, but rather create another hurdle for people in need to receive aid.
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Here and Now
Wisconsin Medicaid Applicants May Soon Face Drug Testing
Clip: Season 1500 Episode 1548 | 33sVideo has Closed Captions
Gov. Scott Walker has submitted a request to the federal government for a waiver to become the first state in the nation to drug test Wisconsin residents who apply for Medicaid. Walker said the program would help treat drug addicts and get them jobs. Critics disagree, saying drug testing would not help people become drug-free, but rather create another hurdle for people in need to receive aid.
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