Manatt Model Projects State-by-State Impact of Proposed $880B Medicaid Cuts on Children's Coverage and Services

Manatt Health released detailed national and state-level estimates showing how Congressional reconciliation proposals targeting at least $880 billion in federal Medicaid savings would affect children's coverage, access to care, and state budgets. The analysis emphasizes that while not explicitly targeting children, the scale of proposed cuts makes it impossible for states to shield pediatric populations—including the two in five children nationwide who rely on Medicaid—from coverage losses and service reductions. The modeling provides MCOs and state Medicaid directors with quantitative projections to assess potential enrollment changes and program restructuring needs under different federal funding scenarios.

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