State Lawmakers Say Medicaid's Future a Major Concern

State lawmakers say Medicaid's future a major concern

LEXINGTON — Heading into 2026, the “elephant in the room” for Kentucky policymakers will be Medicaid, said Senate Republican Floor Leader Max Wise, speaking Tuesday during Kentucky Voices for Health’s annual meeting.

KY lawmakers say Medicaid’s future weighs on their minds and their constituents’

Sheila Schuster, a longtime mental health advocate and leader, moderated a panel discussion featuring, from left: Senate Republican Leader Max Wise, Sen. Brandon Smith, R-Hazard, Rep. Mary Lou Marzian, D-Louisville, Rep. Ken Fleming, R-Louisville, and Rep. Derek Lewis, R-London. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Sarah Ladd) LEXINGTON — Heading into 2026, the “elephant in the room” for Kentucky policymakers will be Medicaid, said Senate Republican Leade…