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This document, prepared by Health Policy Alternatives, Inc., provides a detailed side-by-side comparison of the prescription drug provisions of the Conference Agreement (H.R. 1) passed by the House and Senate in November 2003 and the House (H.R. 1) and Senate (S. 1) Medicare proposals passed in June 2003.
Report (.pdf)
A Video
The Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured’s video profiles five families who have children covered by Medicaid. These five families reflect the diversity of those helped by Medicaid — families from all over the country of varying races/ethnicities, ages and sizes. Each family also illustrates a particular health care need and shows how Medicaid assists in obtaining needed health care services.
Also available in Low Speed. (8 min.)
To order a free copy of these videos please email kcmu@kff.org or call The Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured at 202.347.5270.
This issue paper provides state-level estimates on spending on dual eligibles and illustrates the fiscal effects of scenarios where the federal government assumes the cost of prescription drugs, Medicare premiums, acute care, and long-term care for this population.
Issue Paper (.pdf)
As the U.S. Congress continues to search for an agreement on the form of a Medicare prescription drug benefit, the Commission has two new reports related to the debate. One new publication reports on findings from an October 26 discussion with state Medicaid officials on the implications of a Medicare drug benefit for states and dual eligibles. The other report provides state-level estimates on spending on dual eligibles and illustrates the effects of scenarios where the federal government assumes the cost of prescription drugs, Medicare premiums, acute care, and long-term care for this population. Additionally, a link to a fact sheet on dual eligibles is provided.
Coordinating Medicaid and Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
Shifting the Cost of Dual Eligibles: Implications for States and the Federal Government
Dual Enrollees: Medicaid’s Role for Low-Income Medicare Beneficiaries
This publication reports on the findings from an October 26 focus group discussion with state Medicaid officials on the implications of a Medicare drug benefit for states and dual eligibles.
Report (.pdf)
This report analyzes key issues surrounding the implementation of a Medicare-endorsed prescription drug discount card program. Medicare prescription drug discount cards have been proposed as a short-term strategy for lowering prescription drug costs for Medicare beneficiaries.
The report considers the implications for both discount card sponsors and beneficiaries of alternative program designs, including such features as the annual lock-in for consumers, exclusive formularies, providing comparative information to consumers about drug prices and discounts, administration of low-income subsidies, and the short duration of the program.
Report (.pdf)
Kaiser Media Internships in Urban Health Reporting Site Visits
The Kaiser Media Internship Program provides an initial week-long briefing on urban public health issues and health reporting in Washington, D.C. Interns are then based for ten weeks at their newspaper/TV station, typically under the direction of the Health or Metro Editor/News Director, where they report on health issues. The program ends with a 3-day meeting and site visits in Boston.
2005 Orientation – Washington, D.C. – June 5-10, 2005
2005 Critique Session – Boston, MA – August 21-24, 2005
Contact Information:
For more information, please email mediafellowships@kff.org.
Employer Health Benefits 2003 Annual Survey
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EMPLOYER HEALTH BENEFITS 2003 ANNUAL SURVEYThe Kaiser Family Foundation and Health Research and Educational Trust
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