Texas State Rep. On Health Committee Not Sure What This 'Medicaid' Thingy Is

You know what's a major government health care program? Medicaid. Everyone knows that! It's super cheap government health insurance for poor people, of course! One of those liberal "safety nets" for losers , like Medicare is for the Olds. But one state legislator in Texas -- he even serves on the health panel -- isn't really sure about this damn thing and wants to know what the hell is even going on.

At a hearing Thursday of the House Committee on Human Services, [Rep. Gary] Elkins and other members of the panel considered more than two dozen bills related to Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program.

Three hours into the hearing, Elkins asked: "What's Medicaid?"

The Houston Republican continued: "I know I hear it — I really don't know what it is. I know that's a big shock to everybody here in the audience, OK."

Ha ha, people elected him to public office.

 Houston lawmaker asks: 'What's Medicaid?' [Austin American-Statesman]

 Rep. Gary Elkins asks, "What's Medicaid?" [Burnt Orange Report]