New London saw at least $862 in Medicaid COVID-19 service payments in 2024

At least $862 in Medicaid payments for services flagged with COVID-19–specific HCPCS codes were documented in New London for 2024, based on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Medicaid Provider Spending database.

Medicaid is a public health insurance program administered by states with joint state and federal funding through both levels of government. It provides coverage for low-income people and families, children, older adults, and those living with disabilities, making it a key component of health care delivery in the United States.

Because Medicaid is funded with public dollars, changes in local spending levels highlight how health care resources are distributed in specific communities.

COVID-19–related services in this analysis were determined by locating HCPCS codes marked as “COVID-19” or “coronavirus” in billing records or reference materials. This means only the services directly designated as COVID-19 were tallied, excluding any pandemic-related care assigned different or broader codes.

For perspective, in Wisconsin, Milwaukee led all cities with $561,957 in 2024 Medicaid payments linked to COVID-19 services.

The records further indicate that Thedacare, Incorporated was the sole provider submitting Medicaid claims for COVID-19 services in New London in 2024.

COVID-19–specific services made up a significant portion of Medicaid spending growth in New London throughout the pandemic years.

Between 2020 and 2024, Medicaid outlays for all other categories climbed by $2,242,234, marking an 85.6% rise.

In the two years prior to the pandemic, New London’s average annual Medicaid payments were $3,010,413.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services reports that federal and state Medicaid spending hit about $871.7 billion in fiscal year 2023, making up nearly 18% of national health expenditures—representing a significant increase from about $613.5 billion before the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019.

This rise represents nearly 40% growth in just a few years, with much of the increase attributed to expanded Medicaid rolls and greater usage after and during the pandemic.

Recent federal budget measures passed under the Trump administration have put forth major plans to reduce federal Medicaid allocations and revise how the program operates. Notably, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” enacted in 2025, is expected to decrease federal Medicaid expenditure by more than $1 trillion over 10 years and implement policy changes such as work requirements and increased cost-sharing that may cut coverage or funding for segments of Medicaid enrollees. These moves may shift additional expenses to the states and temper federal Medicaid expansion, while the program continues to serve millions nationwide.

Note: Includes HCPCS codes specifically designated for COVID-19 services; does not include all health care costs linked to the pandemic.

The information referenced in this piece is sourced from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Medicaid Provider Spending database. Access the original data here.