Budget experts point out that by default, Medicaid spending increases naturally due to medical inflation and population growth, making nominal spending increases compatible with real cuts in coverage.

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Budget experts point out that by default, Medicaid spending increases naturally due to medical inflation and population growth

Cites: Bobby Kogan · Details: medical inflation outpaces normal inflation