Massachusetts Governor Announces $375M Budget Cuts Amid Revenue Shortfall

Cuts to Affect Various Programs, but MassHealth Eligibility Unchanged

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has announced $375 million in budget cuts due to a shortfall in tax revenue, which is running $769 million, or about 4 percent, behind projections midway through the current fiscal year.
The cuts will affect hundreds of millions from programs that provide outreach for seniors, behavioral health supports, homeless shelters, prostate cancer research, and more than 60 others.
The biggest cut will be to MassHealth, the state’s Medicaid program, but it won't impact anyone's eligibility to apply to the health insurance system.
The rest of the anticipated $1 billion shortfall will be covered by $625 million in what administration officials describe as opportunities to increase revenue without the need for tax increases.
Despite the cuts, Healey's administration maintains that the state's economy is still growing, albeit at a slower pace than expected.