State data indicates a significant increase in Medicaid application backlogs, with more than 210,000 pending. This growth occurred between January and August, with an increase of over 209,000 during this period. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, also experienced a substantial backlog growth, exceeding 146,000.

Further information on these backlogs can be found through state reports and stakeholder meetings, which provide more details on the current situation.