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Department of Social Services reports roughly $204 million Medicaid shortfall at appropriations hearing
Summary
DSS officials told the Appropriations Committee the Medicaid program is the largest driver of the state's deficiency projections, citing higher per‑member costs, growing home‑and‑community‑based services, and rising pharmacy spending.
The Department of Social Services told the Appropriations Committee that Medicaid is the largest single driver of the state’s deficiency estimates for fiscal 2025, citing higher per‑member medical costs, faster growth in home‑and‑community‑based services and waivers, and rising pharmacy spending.
DSS officials described the shortfall as a multi‑part problem. “The current Medicaid deficiency is …” said a department official listing the program shortfall when summarizing testimony to the committee. Agency staff said the key drivers include an increase in per‑member…
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