Three KCMU state surveys indicate improving economy and sustained state cost-containment actions have improved the outlook for Medicaid and SCHIP, but long-term challenges remain due to factors affecting overall health care system.

 News Release

 Summary of Findings (.pdf)

 Medicaid Budgets, Spending and Policy Initiatives in State Fiscal Years 2005 and 2006

 State Medicaid Outpatient Prescription Drug Policies:  Findings from a National Survey, 2005 Update

 In a Time of Growing Need:  State Choices Influence Health Coverage Access for Children and Families  

 News on State Medicaid Programs: July through September 2005 Update

 Webcast of policy briefing releasing new surveys