Medicaid and State Budgets: Looking at the Facts
May 2008, October 2007, and April 2005
When considering Medicaid’s impact on state budgets and other state spending priorities, it is important to distinguish between total spending and spending with state funds. In some states with more favorable federal Medicaid matching rates, the differences between the two can result in dramatically different stories, as federal funds may account for as much as two-thirds to three-quarters of state Medicaid spending. This series of issue briefs examines Medicaid’s role in state budgets and provides details on how much each state spends on Medicaid.
Download May 2008 report (PDF)
Download October 2007 report (PDF)
Download April 2005 report (PDF)