Running on Empty: The State Budget Crisis Worsens

Authors

Randy Desonia, George Washington University

Document Type

Issue Brief

Publication Date

9-25-2002

Abstract

This issue brief reviews the status of state budget shortfalls and their growing impact on the Medicaid program. It describes the magnitude of the shortfalls, the forces behind them, and how states have responded with spending cuts and tax increases. It also discusses how long the budget crisis is expected to continue and what budget balancing options remain for fiscal year 2003.

Comments

Issue brief no. 783

Recommended Citation

Desonia, Randy, "Running on Empty: The State Budget Crisis Worsens" (2002). National Health Policy Forum. Paper 109.
https://hsrc.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/sphhs_centers_nhpf/109

Open Access

yes