Medicaid
Medicaid Spending and Enrollment: Updated for FY 2022 and Looking Ahead to FY 2023
In our survey, state Medicaid agencies project the state share of Medicaid spending will increase sharply by 14% in FY 2023, following the expected end of the Public Health Emergency and the loss of pandemic-related enhanced federal funding. States also project enrollment will fall by 5% in FY 2023, with most pointing to the unwinding of the continuous enrollment requirement.Demographics and Health Insurance Coverage of Nonelderly Adults With Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders in 2020
The pandemic has exacerbated mental illness and substance use disorders and may have increased access problems. We examine key characteristics and coverage and health status of nonelderly adults with mental illness or substance use disorders in 2020.Key Characteristics of Infants and Implications of the Recent Formula Shortage
Infants with Medicaid/CHIP as their sole source of coverage were more likely to receive formula for the first time before six months old compared to infants with private insurance only. This group is among those likely to be hit harder by the formula shortage.Mitigating Childhood Lead Exposure and Disparities: Medicaid and Other Federal Initiatives
Data show that Black and lower income children are at higher risk for lead exposure. We look at how Medicaid and various federal initiatives can help mitigate lead exposure and its negative health impacts.Medicaid and Racial Health Equity
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted and exacerbated longstanding racial and ethnic disparities in health and health care. Our analysis provides insight into the role Medicaid can play in advancing racial health equity by answering three key questions:
– How does health coverage vary by race and ethnicity?
– How can Medicaid help to reduce racial health disparities?
– What are key issues to watch looking ahead?
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Medicaid Waiver Tracker: Approved and Pending Section 1115 Waivers by State
Bookmark our Medicaid waiver tracker page for the latest information on pending and approved Section 1115 Medicaid waivers. Tracking Social Determinants of Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated existing health disparities for a broad range of populations, but specifically for people of color. We examine how adults are faring on a range of social determinants of health.Who Could Get Covered Under Medicaid Expansion? State Fact Sheets
Twelve states have not adopted the ACA Medicaid expansion. Who would become eligible for Medicaid if these states chose to expand?Medicaid Spending and Enrollment: Updated for FY 2022 and Looking Ahead to FY 2023
In our mini-survey update, state Medicaid agencies project the state share of Medicaid spending will increase sharply by 14% in FY 2023, following the expected end of the Public Health Emergency and the loss of pandemic-related enhanced federal funding.
10 Things to Know About Medicaid Managed Care
Sixty-nine percent of Medicaid beneficiaries are enrolled in comprehensive managed care plans nationally. We describe 10 themes related to the use of comprehensive, risk-based managed care in the Medicaid program and highlight significant data and trends.
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