State-by-State Medicaid and CHIP Coverage and Spending Profiles

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Medicaid and CHIP provide health and long-term care coverage to millions of adults and children with low incomes.
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Federal and state governments jointly finance Medicaid and CHIP, while states administer the programs under broad federal requirements.
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States vary in enrollment and spending, reflecting policy choices and differences in population demographics.
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The fact sheets compile state and national data on Medicaid coverage, enrollment, spending, eligibility, and enrollee characteristics.
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The fact sheets draw on sources reporting data from multiple years, including 2024 enrollment and spending and 2026 eligibility thresholds.