Medicaid Matters to

As the largest health care program in the United States, Medicaid covers about 25% of the U.S. population including millions of children, older adults, people with disabilities, and 2 million veterans.

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Who Does Medicaid Cover?

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Medicaid Covers…

Total Medicaid/ CHIP Enrollment

As of February 2024

Total CHIP Enrollment

As of February 2024

Total Medicaid Expansion Population

As of September 2023

Total Managed Care Enrollment

As of February 2024
Of Those Covered by Medicaid...
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%
Are non-disabled and non-elderly adults
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%
Are children
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%
Are Americans with disabilities
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%
Are older adults (65+)
As of fiscal year 2021
Nearly 60% of those covered by Medicaid are Children, Americans with Disabilities, and Older Adults (65+)

’s Commitment to Medicaid

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$ B
Total Dollars
As of fiscal year 2023
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State Dollars
As of fiscal year 2023
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Federal Contribution (FMAP) Average Federal Contribution (FMAP)
Nationwide average across all Medicaid programs.
As of fiscal year 2025
$ B
Federal Dollars
As of fiscal year 2023
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Voters Clearly Agree:

Medicaid is a priority

When thinking about Medicaid, what is the most important priority?

That Medicaid should be:

Affordable
Cost Effective
Accessible
Effective
High-quality
Efficient
Flexible
Comprehensive