Deficit reduction commissions and some policymakers are recommending the use of block grants (or other capped funding arrangements) to limit federal Medicaid spending. These recommendations may help balance the federal budget and provide states with more flexibility, but the price is high: Millions of Americans could lose access to basic health services, including long-term services and supports.
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