Medicaid Fast Facts
The year Medicaid first became law.
The year 1965.
For Medicaid, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act increased the federal matching rate by _____.
6.2% (Approximately 6%)
What do you think we've learned from the Families First Act that we can apply to future health policies?
All answers welcome!
Medicaid is the primary source of medical assistance for __________.
Low-income and disabled populations.
For Medicaid, the Consolidations Appropriations Act signed in 2022 mainly ___________.
Ended the continuous enrollment of Medicaid on March 31, 2023.
More states are slowly considering the idea of Medicaid continuous adult enrollment for at least a 12-month period. Why do you think there is hesitance to do so?
All answers welcome!
Medicaid accounts for ____% of the total National Health Expenditure (2021)
Medicaid 'churn' rate refers to _________.
The rate at which people are disenrolled from Medicaid and then re-enroll within a short period of time.
The federal government matches state expenditures based on the __________.
the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP).
One of the criteria that states needed to meet in order to receive the increased federal matching rate under the Families First Act.
1) Could not increase premiums nor restrict eligibility
2) Continuous eligibility for those enrolled
3) No cost sharing related to COVID testing or treatment