Thursday, May 15, 2025
1pm–3pm Eastern Time
Online
Medicaid is a government-funded health insurance program in the United States that provides low-cost or free medical coverage to eligible individuals and families, including those with low income, disabilities, and certain other circumstances. It is jointly funded by the federal government and individual states, with each state administering its own Medicaid program within federal guidelines. Since its establishment 60 years ago, Medicaid has grown into an insurer of approximately 1 in 5 Americans and has had significant impact on both individuals and healthcare systems in the United States.
This session will begin by examining the history of the Medicaid program and its expansion over the past 60 years. Second, we will summarize the impact on health and non-health outcomes, including access to care, uninsured rates, preventive care utilization, hospitalizations, chronic care management, financial security, and labor market outcomes. Next, we will cover how states have used Medicaid state waivers to implement modifications to their Medicaid programs that differ from standard federal rules. We will conclude by presenting recent federal- and state-level proposed changes to the Medicaid program regarding enrollment policies and work requirements.
