Federal Policy
Georgetown Researcher Testifies on Medicaid Program Before Senate Budget Committee
Andy Schneider of Georgetown University's Center for Children and Families testified before the U.S. Senate Budget Committee on August 4, 2026, at a hearing titled "Medicaid the Reality." The testimony addressed the current state of the Medicaid program for federal policymakers. The hearing reflects ongoing Congressional scrutiny of Medicaid financing and operations, which could inform future legislative or oversight activity affecting state agencies and managed care plans.
Why it mattersCongressional Budget Committee hearings on Medicaid often precede legislative proposals affecting federal funding structures, eligibility rules, or delivery system requirements that directly impact state budgets and MCO contracts.