Understanding Medicaid Block Grants by State

 This interactive map and data table provide a snapshot of how Medicaid block grant funds are distributed across the United States. Each state is color-coded by total funding received, allowing users to quickly identify relative investment levels. The accompanying table includes additional insights—such as whether the state has expanded Medicaid under the ACA, current enrollment figures (in millions), and CMS-assigned quality scores (1 to 5 scale).

This resource can be used by policymakers, researchers, and advocates to:

• Compare Medicaid support and performance across states
• Monitor funding trends and potential equity gaps
• Understand correlations between funding, expansion status, and quality outcomes

Data sources:

• Medicaid Block Grant data: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
• Enrollment & Expansion: Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), CMS State Medicaid Profiles
• CMS Quality Scores: CMS Medicaid Scorecard and Performance Reports