Medicaid

Congress is currently considering a federal budget plan that would significantly cut funding for health care, food assistance, and other vital programs. If enacted, these cuts would represent an unprecedented cost shift to states, at a time when Missouri’s budget outlook is Read More

For Immediate Release: April 10, 2025Contact: Traci Gleason Federal Budget Plans Would Cost Missouri, Force Massive Cuts to Health Care, Food Security, Local ServicesWith national economy skidding, Congressional proposals would pass the buck to Missouri lawmakers to make dire Read More

Medicaid (MO HealthNet) is a popular health insurance program that allows Missouri children, adults, pregnant women, seniors and people with disabilities to get the health care they need, so their families and communities can be productive and healthy. It offers comprehensive Read More

NOTE: Federal legislation enacted in July 2025 will cause major changes to Medicaid. These changes will be implemented over time, and this primer has not been updated to reflect the cuts from the One Big Beautiful Bill. For more information on the impact of the OBBB on health Read More

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, an omnibus federal appropriations bill that became law in December 2022, contains many critical provisions related to Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). A summary of these provisions is below. Initiates Read More