Medicaid watch is KFF's policy research, polling, and news about the Medicaid financing debate and related news.
Medicaid watch is KFF's policy research, polling, and news about the Medicaid financing debate and related news.
Understanding Medicaid
  • 5 Facts: Medicaid and Immigrants

    Confusion persists about immigrants’ eligibility for federal programs. This brief helps readers understand how current Medicaid policy affects immigrants as well as the potential impacts of policy changes under the Trump administration.
  • 5 Facts: Medicaid and Rural Areas

    Approximately 66 million people live in rural areas – about 20% of the U.S. population. Nearly 1 in 4 of them have Medicaid, a higher share than in urban areas (24% vs 21%).
  • 5 Facts: Nursing Facilities and Medicaid

    Amid debates about federal Medicaid cuts, which could cause states to lower Medicaid reimbursement rates for nursing facilities, this brief explains how Medicaid supports nursing facilities and the people living in them.
  • 5 Facts: Medicaid and Hospitals

    Absorbing reductions in Medicaid spending could be challenging for hospitals, particularly for those that are financially vulnerable. This brief provides data on the reach of Medicaid across hospitals, patients, and charity care.
  • 5 Facts: Medicaid and Provider Taxes

    All states except Alaska cover some state Medicaid costs with taxes on health care providers. This brief uses data from KFF’s 2024-2025 survey of Medicaid directors to describe current practices and the federal rules governing them.

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