Medicaid
New & Noteworthy
Compare the Candidates on Medicaid
KFF’s side-by-side analysis can help you quickly understand President Biden’s and former President Trump’s records, positions, public statements, and proposed policies across health care issues, including Medicaid. This resource will be continuously updated as new information and policy details emerge throughout the campaign.
More election 2024 resources here.
More election 2024 resources here.
Long-Term Care
What Staffing Requirements Mean for Nursing Facilities
In 45 states, fewer than half of nursing facilities currently meet all three staffing minimums in the final federal rule released in April.States’ Home- and Community-Based Services Programs
KFF administers regular surveys of states about their home- and community-based services (HCBS) programs and eligibility policies for seniors and people with disabilities.America’s Long-Term Care Crisis
From KFF Health News and The New York Times, Dying Broke is a jointly reported series examining families’ long-term care challenges.10 Things About Medicaid Long-Term Services and Supports
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.Who Uses Medicaid Long-Term Services and Supports?
Nearly 6 million people receive Medicaid long-term services and supports for assistance with activities of daily living.
The Essentials
Health Policy 101: Medicaid
KFF’s new primer on U.S. health policy examines how major public programs like Medicaid, Medicare, and the ACA are structured, funded, operated, and more.10 Things: Medicaid Managed Care
Comprehensive managed care is the most common way states deliver Medicaid services to enrollees, and new federal rules strengthen standards for managed care access.Medicaid Financing: The Basics
Medicaid represents $1 out of $6 spent on health care in the U.S. and is the major source of financing for state health coverage and long-term services and supports for low-income residents.
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Medicaid Section 1115 Waivers, by State
Our Medicaid waiver tracker provides the latest on pending and approved Section 1115 waivers, which make broad changes to eligibility, benefits, provider payments, and other rules. Medicaid State Fact Sheets
Medicaid is a major source of funding for hospitals and community health centers. States operate their programs within federal standards and a range of state options.
Latest News
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KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': SCOTUS Ruling Strips Power From Federal Health Agencies
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1st Biden-Trump Debate of 2024: What They Got Wrong, and Right
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Battleground Wisconsin: Voters Feel Nickel-and-Dimed by Health Care Costs
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