Governing Magazine/February 2004

THE GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE PROJECT
A Case of Neglect

BUDGET ROLLER COASTER

Annual percentage increase in Medicaid spending on long-term care,
1990-2002

1990-91 14.2%
1991-92 15.0%
1992-93 8.5%
1993-94 8.5%
1994-95 8.2%
1995-96 4.8%
1996-97 8.3%
1997-98 5.7%
1998-99 6.1%
1999-00 8.6%
2000-01 10.7%
2001-02 13.5%

Source: MEDSTAT Group Inc. from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
Services data

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