Reports

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

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

The state budget is more than just a spreadsheet. Every number represents an investment in our kids, our parents & grandparents, and our neighbors. The budget impacts ALL of us, EACH day. Through public services, like education, public health and safety, and transportation, Read More

This primer is intended to serve as a guide for Missourians who care about child care & early childhood education programs, and increase the transparency of the budget by providing information on where key programs can be found in the budget bills. View the 2021 Version View Read More

This primer is intended to serve as a guide for Missourians who care about child welfare programs, and increase the transparency of the budget by providing information on where key programs can be found in the budget bills. View the 2021 Version View the 2020 Version View the 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

Children who are healthy and have access to the care and treatment they need are better able to enter school ready to learn and to remain engaged in the classroom. A strong Missouri Medicaid program ensures that low-income students in Missouri have the comprehensive, continuous Read More