The Role of Medicaid in State Economies: A Look at the Research

Publication Date: April 2004

Publisher: Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation

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Research Area: Health

Keywords: State Spending; Medicaid Financing

Type: Brief

Coverage: United States

Abstract:

The Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured has compiled the findings from 17 studies analyzing the role Medicaid plays in state and local economies. These studies estimate the economic stimulus derived from Medicaid spending, and also analyze the adverse effects on the state economy from reducing Medicaid spending. This policy brief provides an overview of Medicaid financing, explains the methods used to assess economic impact and summarizes the main findings from the research.