Mitchell County: Medicaid dependency reached 1.8% in 2022

Mitchell County: Medicaid dependency reached 1.8% in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers in Mitchell County totaled $17.84 million, amounting to $1,693 per capita, or 14.6% of total government transfers, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.Among all government transfer programs, Medicaid was the second smallest contributor in the county. Social Security was the largest contributor, totaling $46.66 million, equating to $4,430 per capita and making up 38.2% of total transfers.Compara…