At least $9,836 in Medicaid payments linked to COVID-19 care in Wallington in 2024

Data from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Medicaid Provider Spending database shows that at least $9,836 in Medicaid payments were recorded in Wallington in 2024 for services billed under HCPCS codes specifically tied to COVID-19.

Medicaid, a public health insurance initiative managed by states and jointly funded by the federal and state governments, provides coverage for low-income people and families, seniors, children and those with disabilities, making it a core component of the U.S. health care system. More details on Medicaid funding can be found at the Commonwealth Fund.

Taxpayers fund Medicaid payments, and shifts in local billing reflect how public health resources are distributed within communities.

COVID-19–related services in this analysis are defined by HCPCS codes labeled or designated as either “COVID-19” or “coronavirus” within billing descriptions or data references. Therefore, these amounts only include medical services directly classified as COVID-related and may not account for broader pandemic care billed under other medical codes.

For comparison, Clifton registered the highest amount of Medicaid payments tied to COVID-19 services in New Jersey for 2024, totaling $1,725,516 in related claims.

The typical Medicaid payment per provider for COVID-19–related services in Wallington was $4,918, below the statewide average of $33,367.

COVID-19–designated services made up a significant portion of Medicaid spending growth in Wallington during the years of the pandemic.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services reported that combined federal and state Medicaid expenditures reached approximately $871.7 billion in fiscal year 2023, about 18% of the nation’s health spending—a marked rise from roughly $613.5 billion in 2019, before the pandemic began.

This growth equates to an increase of about 40% over a few years, primarily due to expanded enrollment and higher usage during and following the pandemic.

Recent federal budget measures passed under the Trump administration have included major proposals to decrease federal Medicaid funding and change the program’s structure. For instance, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” enacted in 2025, is expected to reduce federal Medicaid outlays by more than $1 trillion during the next 10 years and introduces requirements such as mandated work and increased cost-sharing, potentially impacting coverage and funding for some recipients. These policy changes may shift more expenses to individual states and restrict the increase of federal Medicaid support, even as the program continues to serve millions.

Note: Only HCPCS codes explicitly marked for COVID-19 services are included; totals do not reflect all health care spending related to the pandemic.

Data for this report is sourced from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Medicaid Provider Spending database, accessible here.