How States Are Preparing For Looming Medicaid Budget Cuts And Program Eligibility Changes Arielle Kane April 23, 2026

https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/states-preparing-looming-medicaid-budget-cuts-and-program-eligibility-changes?utm_campaign=forefront&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9PzUvrb32ukP-bnDKrFamKsKhcIPRgrJFh03fUOdGukCukXanC4t4DOQXKfqSdUHpze00dYl2i8VbGeHuXerN2KEYu6A&_hsmi=415566602&utm_source=hasu 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.