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States Grapple with Rising Medicaid Costs Amidst Flat Enrollment

States Grapple with Rising Medicaid Costs Amidst Flat Enrollment

Washington, D.C., Thursday, 13 November 2025.
As states face stagnant Medicaid enrollment for FY 2026, spending pressures mount due to increased healthcare needs, provider rates, and federal budget cuts, risking fiscal shortfalls.