Medicaid
Unwinding the Continuous Enrollment Provision
The Unwinding of Medicaid Continuous Enrollment: Knowledge and Experiences of Enrollees
A KFF survey of Medicaid enrollees reveals many enrollees are unprepared for the Medicaid renewal process that could result in some losing their coverage either due to eligibility changes or paperwork issues.
Nearly two-thirds (65%) of Medicaid enrollees were unsure whether states could remove people from the program if they no longer meet the eligibility requirements or don’t complete the renewal process.
More than four in 10 enrollees whose sole coverage is Medicaid say that if the state told them they were no longer eligible for Medicaid, they would not know where to look for other coverage (27%) or end up uninsured (15%).
Read the news release.
Nearly two-thirds (65%) of Medicaid enrollees were unsure whether states could remove people from the program if they no longer meet the eligibility requirements or don’t complete the renewal process.
More than four in 10 enrollees whose sole coverage is Medicaid say that if the state told them they were no longer eligible for Medicaid, they would not know where to look for other coverage (27%) or end up uninsured (15%).
Read the news release.
5 Charts About Public Opinion on Medicaid
A quick look at the public’s view of Medicaid, the government health insurance and long-term care program for low-income adults and children, from recent KFF polling.
Work Requirements Could End Federal Medicaid Coverage for 1.7 Million People
Covering all 1.7 million would require $10.3 billion in additional state funds, although it would be up to states to decide.Understanding Medicaid & Work: What the Data Say
There is long-standing debate about imposing Medicaid work requirements. We explore the characteristics of Medicaid enrollees in 2021 and find that most adults were working or faced a barrier to work.State Policy Choices and the Unwinding
The unwinding of the continuous enrollment provision will play out differently across the states based on policy choices states have made and variation in their administrative infrastructures.10 Things to Know About Medicaid Managed Care
Managed care is the dominant delivery system in Medicaid. About 72% of beneficiaries enrolled in comprehensive managed care organizations.
Behavioral Health
Behavioral Health Crisis Response: Findings from a Survey of State Medicaid Programs
State Medicaid programs, the nation’s largest payer of behavioral health services, are taking steps to implement and fund core crisis services, though gaps remain. Our behavioral health survey looks at the development, implementation, and coverage of crisis services in the states.
About three-quarters of states that responded to our behavioral health survey, do not cover all three of the core crisis services for adults under fee-for-service Medicaid, but most states cover at least one core crisis service.
Related: How do States Deliver, Administer, and Integrate Behavioral Health Care?
About three-quarters of states that responded to our behavioral health survey, do not cover all three of the core crisis services for adults under fee-for-service Medicaid, but most states cover at least one core crisis service.
Related: How do States Deliver, Administer, and Integrate Behavioral Health Care?
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Medicaid Waiver Tracker: State Section 1115 Waivers
Bookmark our Medicaid waiver tracker page for the latest information on pending and approved Section 1115 Medicaid waivers. State Health Facts: Medicaid Behavioral Health Services
Access to behavioral health services for adults with Medicaid varies across states. Our 2022 survey of Medicaid directors in all 50 states and DC examines what services are covered and looks at other behavioral health policy trends.Status of State Medicaid Expansion Decisions: Interactive Map
Forty states and Washington D.C. have adopted the Medicaid expansion and 10 states have not adopted the expansion. Current status for each state is based on KFF tracking and analysis of state expansion activity.10 Things About Medicaid Long-Term Services and Supports
Did you know nearly $1 in every $10 spent on U.S. health care in 2020 went to long-term services and supports? Medicaid was the single largest payer, accounting for 54% of more than $400 billion.
50-State Medicaid Budget Survey Archives
Published since 2000, our annual surveys track Medicaid spending and enrollment trends and state policy actions affecting eligibility and enrollment, provider rates, provider taxes/fees, premiums and cost-sharing, benefits, long-term care and more.
