Robert Thomas - Kansas House 61 - Healthcare Access and Medicaid Expansion

Robert Thomas is running for Kansas House District 61, representing parts of Jackson, Pottawatomie, and Riley counties, including Holton, Delia, Westmoreland, St. Marys, Onaga, and parts of Manhattan.In this portion of the conversation, Thomas discusses healthcare access, including his support for expanding Medicaid, particularly to ensure coverage for children. He reflects on his own experience transitioning out of the military and struggling to afford health insurance for his family, explaining how gaps in coverage can impact working families.The conversation also explores the challenges healthcare costs create for small business owners, who must balance covering their own families and potentially providing insurance for employees. Thomas notes that many aspects of healthcare policy are controlled at the federal level, limiting what states can do, and acknowledges the difficulty in finding clear solutions. Both emphasize that access to healthcare, especially for children, seniors, and veterans, is a shared priority regardless of political affiliation.See the full interview on Kansas Helen Substack and learn more about Kansas House District 61, including the most recent campaign finance analysis here: https://kansashelen.substack.com/s/kansas-houseYou can now also watch on Kansas Helen Youtube or listen on the Kansas Helen Podcast on Apple and Spotify#kansas #ksleg #vote #2026elections #kansashouse Get full access to Kansas Helen at kansashelen.substack.com/subscribe