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State Policy·MN·August 31, 2026

Minnesota Medicaid Spending Projected to Reach $29B by 2029

Minnesota's Medicaid spending is projected to reach $29 billion by 2029, outpacing state tax revenue growth. The acceleration is driven by rising healthcare costs, a growing elderly population, and federal funding cuts. State budget officials face increasing pressure to address the gap between Medicaid expenditure growth and available revenue. The projection signals potential state budget constraints that could affect provider rates, managed care capitation, and program eligibility in coming years.

Why it matters

Projected Medicaid spending growth outpacing revenue creates budget pressure that could force Minnesota to reduce provider rates, tighten managed care capitation, or restrict eligibility and benefits.

Finance · Managed Care · Long-Term Care

Read the full article at minnesotareformer.com

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