PPT Slide
Budget Shortfall in the Medicaid Program
Based on current projections, the Medicaid program is roughly $270 million ($78 million State General Fund) short for the continuation of existing programs and services and to absorb the increases in utilization of services and growth in service costs.
Part of the problem is due to the use of $44.8 million in non-recurring revenue sources in building the FY 2002 budget.
Pending Budget Issues for FY03