Declining Medicaid utilization at safety-net clinics
Summary
Family Health Centers reports Medicaid's share of visits dropped from 58% to 45% in about three years, while uninsured visits climbed. That means more people are losing coverage but still showing up needing care — a strain on safety-net providers.
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Last discussed Sep 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
Fewer Medicaid reimbursements and more uncompensated care put financial pressure on safety-net clinics.
Patients who keep coverage and the 340B program that funds care.
Residents losing Medicaid coverage and the clinics absorbing their unpaid care.
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