Legislative analysts say Floridahas one-year surplus but shortfalls loom in years two and three A legislative presentation on the statelong-range financial outlook projects a $3.8 billion general revenue surplus for 2025-26 but warns of a $1.5 billion shortfall in 2026-27 and a $6.6 billion shortfall in 2027-28; reserves are strong but certain revenue sources and rising Medicaid costs present medium-term risks.

Florida is sitting on a $3.8 billion surplus for 2025-26, but looming deficits of $1.5 billion and $6.6 billion in the following years could spell trouble ahead!

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U.S. States Grapple with Soaring Costs of GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs in Medicaid Programs | AI News Brew <p>U.S. state Medicaid programs are implementing new restrictions on popular weight-loss drugs as costs surge to unprecedented levels, with Pennsylvania alone expecting to spend $1.3 billion on GLP-1 ...

U.S. States Grapple with Soaring Costs of GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs in Medicaid Programs
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Budget analysis reveals rising Medicaid costs despite declining caseloads in 2025 Medicaid budget estimates indicate higher costs per case despite reduced caseload projections.

Vermont's healthcare budget faces a shocking twist: rising Medicaid costs are outpacing declining caseloads, sparking urgent discussions on the future of funding!

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