The Changing Medicaid Managed Care Market

Trends in Commercial Plans' Participation

This background paper analyzes the trends in commercial plan participation in the Medicaid market by using a database specifically designed for this purpose. It examines changes from mid-1996 to mid-1997 in the types of full-risk plans serving Medicaid Beneficiaries. It also looks at trends through mid-1998 for the 15 states with the largest number of Medicaid enrollees.

• Background Paper: : Trends in Commercial Plans' Particpation