We must continue advocating for a fair and sustainable long-term Medicaid solution that ensures the CNMI receives the support our community deserves... We will continue working as Congress takes up the next round of funding discussions in December to address the additional needs of the Medicaid program and other priorities of the Commonwealth.
Continue advocating for a fair and sustainable long-term Medicaid solution for the Northern Mariana Islands, including addressing additional Medicaid needs in upcoming federal funding discussions.
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Enrolled H.R. 6500 includes section 2006, temporary disaster relief for the Northern Mariana Islands, increasing the CNMI Medicaid amount for FY2026 by $21,400,000 and leaving it available until expended.
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King-Hinds announced the funding bill had passed both chambers with $21.4 million for CNMI Medicaid, called it an immediate need, and said work would continue toward a fair, sustainable long-term Medicaid solution in December funding discussions.
Assessments
King-Hinds can claim same-term progress because Congress passed added CNMI Medicaid funding, including $21.4 million for FY2026, and her office tied that result to continued advocacy for CNMI Medicaid needs. However, the enacted funding appears temporary and disaster-related, not the fair and sustainable long-term Medicaid solution promised. This supports partial delivery with a serious effort badge rather than full delivery.