[20050301]RS21262_Medicaid的联邦医疗援助百分比（FMAP）.pdf

Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS21262Updated March 1, 2005Federal Medical Assistance Percentage(FMAP) for MedicaidChristine ScottSpecialist in Tax EconomicsDomestic Social Policy DivisionSummaryMedicaid is a health insurance program jointly funded by the federal governmentand the states. Generally, eligibility for Medicaid is limited to low-income children,pregnant women, parents of dependent children, the elderly, and people with disabilities.The federal governments share of a states expenditures for Medicaid is called thefederal medical assistance percentage (FMAP). Determined annually, the FMAP isdesigned so that the federal government pays a larger portion of Medicaid costs in stateswith lower per capita income relative to the national average (and vice versa for stateswith higher per capita incomes). For FY2005, state FMAPs range from 50% to 77%;that is, the federal governments share of Medicaid costs for FY2005 ranges from 50%to 77% depending on the state. For FY2006, the state FMAPs range from 50% to 76%.The current fiscal situation of the states has focused attention on Medicaid costs.In t