The Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured has compiled the findings from 17 studies analyzing the role Medicaid plays in state and local economies. These studies estimate the economic stimulus derived from Medicaid spending, and also analyze the adverse effects on the state economy from reducing Medicaid spending. This policy brief provides an overview of Medicaid financing, explains the methods used to assess economic impact and summarizes the main findings from the research.

 Policy Brief (.pdf)