Kaiser Family Foundation offers ideas for Medicaid assistance for states

The Kaiser Family Foundation has published a policy brief discussing several short-term options for strengthening Medicaid during these difficult economic times. Rising demand for program services is straining state budgets as state revenues are declining. The policy brief's suggestions include increasing federal funding, easing enrollment barriers and temporarily expanding coverage. As the 111th Congress and the new administration consider options, some of these recommendations may be included. View the policy brief at http://www.kff.org/medicaid.upload/7843.pdf