Expertise: Healthcare Market Research

The budgeting process in many states often begins with the executive branch, as the governor releases a recommended budget for…

In this comprehensive overview, we lead you through each state’s enacted budget for the year, their Medicaid spending plans, and program changes for FY2026. See where states are looking to allocate funds to best address their most mission-critical challenges and align with the needs of their communities.

This playbook provides a high-level framework to support states, health plans, and solution partners in designing, implementing, and evaluating work requirements and community engagement components within Medicaid. Developed by Sellers Dorsey experts, including former Medicaid Directors with firsthand experience, the playbook highlights key considerations, emerging best practices, and real-world lessons learned from past initiatives.