In some states, the fixed fees that the program pays to providers are so low that doctors are unwilling to participate in the program, making it difficult for families that have coverage to find someone to treat them other than poor-quality "Medicaid mills."

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Medicaid reimbursement rates are often lower than those from private insurance or Medicare, leading some healthcare providers to limit the number of Medicaid patients they accept or not participate in the program at all. This can make it challenging for Medicaid beneficiaries to find quality care.

In Some States, the Fixed Fees That the Program Pays