Without Medicaid Funding, States Face Larger Deficits
State budget deficits collectively could grow by an additional $12 billion if Congress fails to pass legislation to extend Medicaid funding, according to a new report from the National Conference of State Legislatures. California, New York, North Carolina and Texas each could see their budget gaps grow by more than $1 billion. Legislation to extend additional Medicaid funding through June 2011 has stalled over concerns on deficit spending, though many states in their yearly budgets planned for the infusion of funds.
- "States Face Another $12 Billion Budget Shortfall"(Yousuf, CNN Money, 7/27).