National Survey of Women’s Health Care Providers on Reproductive Health: Emergency Contraception

The Kaiser Family Foundation’s 2001 National Survey of Women’s Health Care Providers on Reproductive Health is a national random-sample survey of 790 physicians, including 595 obstetrician and gynecologists and 195 family practice physicians, internists, and general practitioners.

• Toplines/Survey: National Survey of Women’s Health Care Providers on Reproductive Health: Emergency Contraception

Dual Enrollees: Medicaid’s Role for Low-Income Medicare Beneficiaries

This fact sheet describes the low-income elderly population that is eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare, why they need Medicaid, what services they receive from Medicaid, and the current policy challenges related to this population.

Fact Sheet (.pdf)

This report provides a basic description of the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program’s (FEHBP) structure, benefits, financing, and operations. The report also assesses FEHBP’s recent performance in a variety of areas, including cost increases, benefit changes, access to providers, and risk selection. It concludes with a brief discussion of the implications of the FEHBP experience for Medicare reform proposals.

• Report
• Speaker Presentation (Merlis)
• Webcast of briefing

Medicaid Programs to Assist Low-Income Medicare Beneficiaries: Outreach and Enrollment in Medicare Savings Programs

A new study examines five states’ efforts to bolster enrollment in their Medicare Savings Programs for Medicare beneficiaries who qualify for Medicaid assistance with their premiums and co-insurance.

Through the Medicare Savings Programs, Medicaid plays an important role in assisting dual beneficiaries with their Medicare cost sharing requirements. However, they have historically failed to reach many persons eligible for assistance. The case studies examine how Arizona, Connecticut, Indiana, Minnesota, and Washington have implemented some recommended practices to increase enrollment.

• Summary of Findings: Medicaid Programs to Assist Low-Income Medicare Beneficiaries: Medicare Savings Programs Case Study Findings
• Working Paper on Arizona’s Programs
• Working Paper on Connecticut’s Programs
• Working Paper on Indiana’s Programs
• Working Paper on Minnesota’s Programs
• Working Paper on Washington’s Programs

This report is a case study of Minnesota’s efforts to increase enrollment in their Medicare Savings Programs under Medicaid for low-income Medicare beneficiaries.

• Background Paper

Medicaid Programs to Assist Low-Income Medicare Beneficiaries: Working Paper on Medicare Savings Programs in Indiana

This report is a case study of Indiana’s efforts to increase enrollment in their Medicare Savings Programs under Medicaid for low-income Medicare beneficiaries.

• Background Paper

This fact sheet provides a snapshot of how much member nations of the G8 are spending to support efforts to address global HIV/AIDS in highly affected countries through programs of prevention, care, and impact mitigation. Included is a summary of bilateral assistance and multilateral assistance through the Global Fund.

• Fact Sheet

Medicaid Programs to Assist Low-Income Medicare Beneficiaries: Working Paper on Medicare Savings Programs in Connecticut

This report is a case study of Connecticut’s efforts to increase enrollment in their Medicare Savings Programs under Medicaid for low-income Medicare beneficiaries.

• Background Paper

The Cape Town-based HIV/AIDS treatment advocacy group, the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC), has been awarded the 2003 Nelson Mandela Award for Health and Human Rights. TAC is recognized for its historic contribution to advancing the rights of people living with HIV/AIDS and specifically for its contribution to advancing access to treatment for HIV-positive people in South Africa and internationally.

This report is a case study of Washington’s efforts to increase enrollment in their Medicare Savings Programs under Medicaid for low-income Medicare beneficiaries.

• Background Paper