States cut Medicaid payments amid budget shortfalls

5. oktober 2025 Rapporteret af AI

North Carolina and Idaho have implemented reductions in Medicaid provider payments to address state budget gaps, even before anticipated federal cuts under a new tax-and-budget law. These moves are sparking concerns over reduced access to care and potential hospital closures. Families relying on the program, like one in North Carolina, face immediate challenges in securing essential services.