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.
Expertise: Medicaid Policy
New Summary: Medicaid-Related Provisions in the Congress-Passed Budget Reconciliation Bill
Congress has passed the budget reconciliation bill, H.R. 1, that includes dozens of major Medicaid-related provisions. From provider tax reforms,…
Celebrating 60 Years of Medicaid: Driving Access and Innovation in Maternal Health
This year marks Medicaid’s 60th anniversary, and its impact on maternal health has been nothing short of transformative. From the…
Celebrating 60 Years of Medicaid: Protecting Children’s Health Through EPSDT
Every child deserves the ability to live a healthy life. Medicaid has transformed children’s health for generations. Since 1967, Medicaid’s…
Policy Summary: PRWORA – HHS Expands Interpretation of Federal Public Benefit
On July 14, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) submitted a notice to the Federal Register…
Sellers Dorsey Experts to Lead Medicaid Townhall at FACHC 2025
Sellers Dorsey team members Tom Wallace, John Benz, and James Hunt will be leading a Medicaid Townhall at the Florida…
Implications of H.R. 1 – OBBBA: What it Means for You and How to Move Forward
Rebekah Glick
Celebrating 60 Years of Medicaid: Caring for Communities, Enhancing Lives
If you ask someone about Medicaid, the response will likely vary. To some, it is a distant government program, to…
Reimagining Behavioral Health: Meeting the Moment with Humanity and Bold Action
Across the country, a growing movement is calling for a stronger, more connected behavioral health system—one that meets people’s needs…
Joe McGrath
Medicaid Work Requirements and Community Engagement Playbook
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.