Medicaid spending is typically one of the largest components of U.S. state budgets.
October 05, 2025
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budget
Describes the relative size of Medicaid in state budgetary expenditures.
State governments frequently respond to budget shortfalls by reducing Medicaid provider payment rates (reimbursements) as a cost-containment measure.
October 05, 2025
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policy
General policy response used by states to address fiscal deficits.
A temporary government funding action provides funding for federal operations for a specified short period and permits the regular appropriations process to continue.
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process
General description of the effect of short-term funding measures used to reopen or temporarily fund government operations.