Long Term Forecast of Medicaid Enrollment and Spending, 2005 - 2025
February 2006
Alaska Department of Health and Social Services
Lewin contact: John Sheils
In April 2005 the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (ADHSS) contracted with the Lewin Group and ECONorthwest to develop a long-term forecasting model of Medicaid spending for the State of Alaska. This document describes the steps undertaken in the development of the forecasting model and provides details on the projected growth in enrollment, utilization, and spending on Alaska’s Medicaid program through 2025.