The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released its latest Medicaid and CHIP Beneficiary Profile, offering valuable insights for health policy professionals and those serving Medicaid populations.
Key findings include:
- Medicaid covered 41.6% of all U.S. births in 2023, with some states reaching as high as 67.9%
- Children represent 35.9% of all Medicaid beneficiaries nationally, with certain states enrolling up to 75% children
- More than one-third of Medicaid/CHIP households also receive SNAP benefits, underscoring the opportunity for Medicaid and SNAP coordination to smooth the consumer experience and ensure efficient use of taxpayer dollars.