Medicaid: Leavitt Calls For $60 Billion In Medicaid Savings

Article Overview

This article discusses a Medicaid policy speech by the Health and Human Services Secretary focused on federal savings, state flexibility, and financing reforms. It is intended for readers following Medicaid policy, public program administration, and long-term care strategy. The article covers broad categories of proposed changes, including optional coverage, home and community-based services, and Medicaid eligibility financing concerns, along with a comparison to the State Children's Health Insurance Program as a model for less comprehensive coverage approaches.