The American Rescue Plan (ARP), approved by Congress and expected to be signed into law this week, will provide $1.9 trillion to counteract economic declines related to the Coronavirus pandemic. In addition to direct economic relief for individuals, families, & small Read More

Savings & Revenue Growth Increase Over Time States that were early adopters of Medicaid expansion have demonstrated the state budget savings and increased revenue that can result from expanding Medicaid eligibility. While Governor Parson’s budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2022 Read More

MO HealthNet – Missouri’s Medicaid program – is funded jointly by the federal and state governments. The amount of the federal share is often referred to as the FMAP (Federal Medical Assistance Percentage). Both the current public health emergency (PHE) and the Read More

Nearly 46,000 Missourians were overpaid unemployment benefits in 2020, largely due to administrative errors tied to the unprecedented volume of unemployment claims related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Given the hardship repayment would place on families who are already struggling Read More

Healthcare for Missouri put together a handy explainer for Medicaid Expansion. Read More

Although we appreciate that the Department faced significant challenges in administering rapid federal program changes, attempts to collect overpayments due to administrative failings will only harm the families who were most impacted by the economic fallout due to COVID, many of Read More

The Missouri Budget Project supports Senate Bill 248. By implementing the “Wayfair Fix,” allowing the state to capture sales tax for online retail purchases, lawmakers can level the playing field for Missouri’s bricks-and-mortar retailers and their online competitors and provide Read More

A state Earned Income Tax Credit would provide a much-needed boost for hardworking families. This bottom-up tax cut builds the middle class, spurs local economic growth, and provides long-term benefits to families and communities. Updated February 2021 Read More

Consistent, continuous health coverage is fundamental to ensuring that all children receive the care they need to stay healthy and active. Missouri’s Medicaid program is a critical piece of ensuring that kids throughout Missouri, in our rural and our urban counties, have access Read More

Preventive care and developmental screenings during early childhood set children up for a lifetime of good physical, social, and emotional health, as well as financial stability. Consistent health coverage ensures children get the care they need. Strengthening MO HealthNet, Read More