Medicaid currently costs the federal government $800 billion annually, and according to official projections, its expenses are expected to surpass $1 trillion by 2028—a rate of growth that far outstrips the overall economy or family incomes. Research suggests that health care resources are being diverted away from traditional enrollees and to expansion enrollees in expansion states.
Source: Gary D. Alexander and Liam Sigaud (Paragon Health Institute) at RealClear Health.