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and the federal government together pay for the program. In
times when the U.S. economy suffers challenges, such as high
rates of unemployment or when a major crisis like Hurricane
Katrina occurs, more individuals and families become eligible for
Medicaid. This forces states to make difficult budgetary decisions,
like shifting dollars from programs that are not mandatory, such
as K-12 school funding, into Medicaid Match dollars.
Choose a specific state and analyze the budgetary impact of the
Medicaid program in that state.
Address the following in your impact evaluation:
§ What process do budgetary policies follow at the federal level
and in the selected state? What legislative committee is assigned
to each part?
§ How do budgetary changes (increases or decreases) affect the
community?
§ How does the policy budget process in your selected state
impact the health care environment? Give specific examples
Cite at least five references.
Format your analysis consistent with APA guidelines.
Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.
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