Cherokee Nation opposes effort to remove Medicaid expansion from Oklahoma Constitution
By Dacoda Wahpekeche
Published on April 12, 2026.
The Cherokee Nation has opposed a proposal to remove Medicaid expansion from the Oklahoma Constitution, arguing that it could result in an additional 250,000 people potentially losing their health insurance. The Cherokee National Council of Chiefs believes this is not a good idea. The proposal could lead to an additional $100 million in fines for the state and potentially lead to significant tax increases.
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