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Money fears vs. real benefits 
in expanded Medicaid program

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama thinks his health care law makes states an offer they can’t refuse.

Whether to expand ­Medicaid, the federal-state program for the poor and disabled, could be the most important decision facing governors and legislatures this year.

The repercussions go beyond their budgets, directly affecting the well-being of residents and the finances of critical hospitals.

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