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House Bill Would Penalize More States for Covering Immigrants, Including Lawfully Residing Children and Pregnant People
Quick InsightsA revision made to the bill before it was considered by the Rules committee expanded the penalty from 14 states and DC that cover undocumented immigrants with state funds to 33 states and DC that use a federal option available in Medicaid and/or CHIP to expand coverage for lawfully residing children and/or pregnant people.
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Medicaid and CHIP Eligibility, Enrollment, and Renewal Policies as States Resume Routine Operations
ReportA KFF survey of state Medicaid officials examines state Medicaid and CHIP eligibility, enrollment, and renewal policies in place as of January 2025 as states return to routine operations following the unwinding of the continuous enrollment provision. The survey finds that states have broadly adopted policy and system changes to automate and improve the accuracy and efficiency of Medicaid enrollment and renewal processes and provides a baseline of state policies ahead of potential changes to…
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The Math is Conclusive: Major Medicaid Cuts Are the Only Way to Meet House Budget Resolution Requirements
Quick InsightsThe CBO letter confirms early expectations, finding that over the next 10 years, 93% of non-Medicare spending in the E&C [House Energy & Commerce Committee] jurisdiction is from the federal share of Medicaid spending…Even if E&C eliminated all non-Medicaid and CHIP spending, the committee would need to cut federal spending on Medicaid and CHIP by well over $700 billion, nearly 10% of projected spending.
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What Does the Federal Government Spend on Health Care?
Issue BriefAs Congressional Republicans and President Trump search for trillions of dollars in cuts to mandatory federal spending that could help offset the cost of extending expiring tax cuts, this brief analyzes current support from the federal government for health programs and services, including both spending and tax subsidies as context for those federal budget discussions.
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10 Things to Know About Medicaid
Issue BriefAt the start of 2025, many issues are at play that will affect Medicaid coverage, financing, and access to care. While Medicaid was not discussed much on the campaign trail, Congress may consider big changes as part of tax and spending debates and the Trump administration may make changes to Medicaid through executive actions. Amid the potential changes, this brief highlights ten key things to know about Medicaid.
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Enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) for CHIP
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Medicaid and CHIP Eligibility Expansions and Coverage Changes for Children Since the Start of the Pandemic
Issue BriefKFF's new analysis examines how state coverage changes and expansions in Medicaid and CHIP eligibility for children may help to bolster coverage following the unwinding of the continuous enrollment provision.
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CHIP Program Name and Type for Children-Only Coverage
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Total Number of Children Ever Enrolled in CHIP Annually
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