5 Key Facts About Medicaid Eligibility for Seniors and People with Disabilities February 7, 2025 Issue Brief Nearly 1 in 4 Medicaid enrollees are eligible for the program because they are ages 65 and older or have a disability, and they have higher per-enrollee costs than other enrollees. Proposals to limit federal spending on Medicaid may create incentives for states to drop or reduce their eligibility or coverage for seniors and people with disabilities in response to fewer federal revenues. Considering the proposed reductions in Medicaid spending, this issue brief describes Medicaid eligibility pathways, enrollment, and spending among people eligible through the age and disability-related pathways.
Potential Impacts of Mass Detention and Deportation Efforts on the Health and Well-Being of Immigrant Families February 6, 2025 Issue Brief This brief discusses the potential implications of increased enforcement actions under the Trump administration for the health and well-being of families and potential broader impacts for communities, the workforce, and the economy, including health care.
U.S. Global Health Budget Figures February 4, 2025 Issue Brief These figures provide a general overview of U.S. funding for global health.
A Look at Medicaid Enrollment and Finances of the Five Largest Medicaid Managed Care Plans February 4, 2025 Issue Brief This brief examines enrollment and financial data through the end of September 2024 from quarterly company earnings reports and calls, financial filings, and other company materials as well as from national administrative data.
