Trump Administration Clears The Way For Medicaid Block Grants
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that states could request a change in the way the federal government pays its share of Medicaid expenses. Called the “total expense model,” it would replace the current funding system – the federal contribution is determined based on each state’s per capita income – with a capped federal grant. While proponents say a spending limit would promote innovation and efficiency, disability advocates and others warn the new model could lead to essential health care services being reduced or eliminated.
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