U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius says she's eager to work with the state to find ways to ease the financial strain of rising Medicaid costs.
Sebelius, who ended a four-day visit to Alaska Thursday, said her agency has been working with states, one-on-one, to try to find solutions that work for each. She said there are waivers and flexibility within the law — including some provisions that states aren't aware of — that they can take advantage of.
Medicaid costs have been blamed for helping drive the rise of Alaska's operating budget.
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The issue came up during Sebelius' meeting with Gov. Sean Parnell Tuesday. She said she left it to him to decide when the sit-down, to take a closer look at the state's program, should occur.
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