With Republicans considering deep cuts in Medicaid, the Commonwealth Fund examined the program’s participation by children and adults in every state and Washington, D.C., using 2023 census data. Healthcare providers have expressed concerns that any cuts could lead to an increase in uncompensated care. Measures being considered to save money include changing Medicaid into block grant to states, defunding the Medicaid expansion, and instituting work requirements. The Commonwealth Fund estimates the states and Washington, D.C., received more than $605 billion in federal support for Medicaid in 2023.
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Source: https://www.modernhealthcare.com/medicaid/state-medicaid-coverage-children-adults