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Spend $1, Get $3 Back From Washington: The Medicaid Funding Conundrum

Last updated: June 30, 2025 4:51 am
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The ongoing debate in the U.S. Senate over the One Big Beautiful Bill has brought attention to a crucial healthcare issue regarding the division of Medicaid costs between state and federal taxpayers. Medicaid spending has seen a significant increase of 76% since 2014, reaching a staggering $872 billion in 2023, which is only 15% less than Medicare’s budget. With a budget that has outpaced Medicare, Social Security, and even the U.S. GDP, policymakers are keen on finding ways to control Medicaid spending.

One common practice used by states to fund their share of Medicaid costs is through provider taxes. This practice has raised concerns from the Government Accountability Office, as it allows states to levy taxes on hospitals and healthcare providers, claim this revenue as their Medicaid funding share, and then receive federal matching funds. However, this system puts the burden on federal taxpayers, who end up footing the bill for these practices.

The Government Accountability Office has found that provider taxes drive a large and rapidly growing portion of Medicaid spending, leading to a lack of accountability to federal taxpayers and limiting resources for those in need. Additionally, this system harms employers and workers, as hospitals raise commercial prices to maximize Medicaid payments, giving larger hospitals a competitive edge and driving up commercial prices.

Various solutions have been proposed to address the Medicaid funding issue, including federalizing the program, delinking federal payments from state contributions, reducing matching rates, freezing provider taxes, and capping service payments. However, solutions that tackle the root cause of the separation between management and funding would generate more significant federal savings but may face resistance due to their impact on states and providers.

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It remains to be seen how the political landscape in Washington will address these challenges and find a sustainable solution for Medicaid funding. Stay tuned for updates as the debate continues to unfold.

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