Expert Perspectives

Apr 17, 2025 

Medicaid Cuts and the States: Tracking National Analyses With 50-State Estimates

A range of policy proposals to cut federal Medicaid funding under consideration by Congress could profoundly reshape the Medicaid program. Although the specific details of these proposals have not yet been defined, many entities are actively analyzing the possible effects on state Medicaid enrollment and spending. This expert perspective highlights the national 50-state analyses of Medicaid cuts that have been released. SHVS will continue to regularly monitor published estimates and update this expert perspective.

Mar 14, 2025 

Recent Federal Marketplace Proposal Imposes New Requirements for States and Consumers

On March 10, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released a proposed regulation that makes several policy and operational changes to the Affordable Care Act Marketplaces and insurance rules. This expert perspective reviews provisions of the proposed rule to assess their impact on State-Based Marketplaces and state insurance regulators.