Medicaid
Allocating Federal Medicaid Spending Reductions in the Senate Reconciliation Bill Across the States
KFF estimates that the Senate reconciliation bill would reduce federal Medicaid spending by $1 trillion. Federal cuts to states of $1 trillion over 10 years would represent 15% of federal spending on Medicaid over the period (up from 12% in the House-passed reconciliation bill). The spending cuts vary by state; Louisiana and Virginia are the most heavily affected with spending cuts of 21% over the period. This analysis does not predict how states will respond to federal policy changes given the uncertainties.
The Essentials
5 Facts: Medicaid and Provider Taxes
As Congress weighs potential cuts in federal Medicaid spending, one option under consideration is to limit the use of state taxes on providers. This brief describe states’ current provider taxes and the federal rules governing them.5 Facts: Medicaid Work Requirements
This brief highlights five key facts about Medicaid work requirements, including the share of Medicaid enrollees who currently work, what research shows about the impact of work requirements, and the administrative burdens associated with implementing them.Implementing National Work Requirements
Federal Medicaid work requirements raise many operational and implementation questions, particularly considering the experience of Arkansas and Georgia with implementing work requirements through waivers.Medicaid Financing: The Basics
Medicaid represents $1 out of $6 spent on health care in the U.S. and is the major source of financing for state health coverage and long-term services and supports for low-income residents.
Eligibility and coverage
Eligibility, Enrollment, and Renewal Policies
KFF’s survey findings capture state actions that seek to improve the accuracy and efficiency of Medicaid and CHIP enrollment and renewal processes, as of January 2025.Seniors and People with Disabilities
More than 1 in 3 people with disabilities (15 million) have Medicaid (35%). In comparison, only 19% of people without disabilities have Medicaid.Children with Special Health Care Needs
Amid debates about proposed cuts to federal Medicaid spending, this brief analyzes key characteristics of children with special health care needs and explores how Medicaid provides them with coverage.Adults with Mental Illness
Options under consideration in Congress to significantly reduce Medicaid spending could have major implications for adults who live with mental illness.Adults with Chronic Conditions
Among working age adults enrolled in Medicaid, approximately three quarters have one or more chronic conditions, and nearly one-third have three or more.
key facts about medicaid
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