Preparing for the coming impacts of federal Medicaid cuts

Analysis of the Reductions on Retroactive Medicaid Coverage Protections

This report is the first in a series titled “Minnesotans, Medicaid, and the Implications of the 2025 Federal Reconciliation Law (P.L. 119-21)” that identifies what the federal Medicaid cuts signed into law July 4, 2025, will mean for Minnesota. It focuses on the cuts to federal Medicaid coverage for previous medical bills. Read the report.

Amplifying impact through storytelling and inclusive communication

2025 Minnesota Medicaid Equity Forum report

This year’s forum highlighted the importance of personal stories and inclusive communication strategies as tools to protect and strengthen Medicaid. Read the report.

Improving the health and opportunity of American Indians in Minnesota

Pathways to Racial Equity in Medicaid

The growing recognition of health disparities between American Indian/Alaskan Native populations and other U.S. groups necessitate a shift to center Indigenous perspectives and wisdom in health care systems. Read the report.

Building racial equity into the walls of Minnesota Medicaid

A focus on U.S.-born Black Minnesotans

DHS has created an important and compelling new report on real, actionable steps that can be taken to move the needle on racial equity in Minnesota’s Medicaid program. Read the report.

Rewinding the unwind

Two reports share successes and lessons learned from the historic effort to restart annual eligibility verifications called renewals in MinnesotaCare and Medical Assistance. Read the reports to learn about the meaningful change made in the midst of an unprecedented volume of work.