June 14, 2026, 5:06 a.m. ET About 100,000 people have dropped off Pennsylvania’s Medicaid over the past year, but the health program’s costs have continued to climb during that period, according to state analysts. The program, which provides health coverage for low-income Americans, is one of the biggest expenses in the Pennsylvania budget, costing the commonwealth about $15.5 billion in the 2025-2026 fiscal year.