Six years after Medicaid expansion was passed by voters, state lawmakers are looking at ways to give future legislatures better control over the program through two different state questions.

In anticipation of changes to Medicaid coming in 2027 and beyond, states are already exploring ways to tighten eligibility, build verification systems, reduce enrollment growth, and close budget gaps.

Legislative leaders say Medicaid Expansion costs have far surpassed what voters anticipated when they voted to pass the program in 2020. Now, they're looking at ways to ease cost burden on future legislatures.

Medicaid work rules as Nebraska launches requirements under HR 1, guiding other states toward 2027 implementation.

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein late Thursday morning signed a bill into law that will direct $319 million to the state’s Medicaid program, addressing a major funding shortfall.

As Montana nears its July 1 deadline to begin implementing new community engagement requirements for Medicaid expansion enrollees, the state’s Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) is hosting informational webinars to inform patients of the changes.