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<blockquote data-quote="newfie" data-source="post: 6125271" data-attributes="member: 58700">they are&nbsp; joint state federal . should we stop the fed payments?Medicaid funding flows as follows:<ol>
<li data-xf-list-type="ol">Federal Matching: The federal government provides funds via the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP), matching state spending at 50-77.76% based on state income.</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ol">State Contribution: States cover the rest using their revenue, meeting federal requirements.</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ol">Funds Disbursed: CMS sends federal funds quarterly to states based on reported Medicaid expenses.</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ol">State Management: States distribute funds to providers or managed care organizations for services, with flexibility within federal rules.</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ol">Oversight: CMS audits ensure compliance; misuse may lead to fund recovery.</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ol">Provider Payment: Funds reach healthcare providers, enabling low- or no-cost services for beneficiaries.</li>
</ol>Key Notes: Federal funds cover ~60% of the $912 billion Medicaid budget (2023). States vary in coverage and rates, impacting provider participatio</blockquote>

[QUOTE="newfie, post: 6125271, member: 58700"] they are joint state federal . should we stop the fed payments? Medicaid funding flows as follows: [LIST=1] [*][B]Federal Matching[/B]: The federal government provides funds via the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP), matching state spending at 50-77.76% based on state income. [*][B]State Contribution[/B]: States cover the rest using their revenue, meeting federal requirements. [*][B]Funds Disbursed[/B]: CMS sends federal funds quarterly to states based on reported Medicaid expenses. [*][B]State Management[/B]: States distribute funds to providers or managed care organizations for services, with flexibility within federal rules. [*][B]Oversight[/B]: CMS audits ensure compliance; misuse may lead to fund recovery. [*][B]Provider Payment[/B]: Funds reach healthcare providers, enabling low- or no-cost services for beneficiaries. [/LIST] [B]Key Notes[/B]: Federal funds cover ~60% of the $912 billion Medicaid budget (2023). States vary in coverage and rates, impacting provider participatio [/QUOTE]

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