She said that in fiscal 1987, Medicaid funds were used in 10,422 abortions.

Last month three men were sentenced in the largest theft of Medicaid funds since the program began 22 years ago.

But he also opposes the use of Medicaid funds for abortion.

Under the current law, adopted in 1981, Medicaid funds may be spent for abortions only if the woman's life is endangered.

In 1992, care for the elderly absorbed 42 percent of Medicaid funds.

The dispute was over a formula for how Medicaid funds in the bill would be allocated to the states.

Despite the fact that $153,000 in Medicaid funds have been provided to fill the position since last year, it has remained vacant.

The state prohibits the use of Medicaid funds for abortions.

Already, nursing home care and related expenses, mainly for the elderly, take half of Medicaid funds.

In another budget category, Medicaid funds would drop to $25.4 billion from $27.5 billion next year.