On February 7, 2005, President Bush released his budget proposal for fiscal year 2006. The proposal reduces overall federal funding for Medicaid by at least $45 billion over ten years. It also anticipates, but does not spell out, policy changes that could have a major impact on children’s coverage. This issue brief analyzes the President’s proposal, particularly with respect to the potential impact on children and families.

President Bush signed into law a final fiscal year 2006 budget in February 2006. See a summary of the Medicaid provisions.