Hispanics and the New Medicare Drug Benefit October 31, 2005 Poll Finding In a few short weeks, Medicare will undergo big changes that will have a major impact on more than 3 million Hispanic seniors and younger people with permanent disabilities who rely on Medicare for their health coverage. More than one in three Hispanics with Medicare lack coverage for their prescription…
African Americans and the New Medicare Drug Benefit October 31, 2005 Poll Finding In a few short weeks, Medicare will undergo big changes that will have a major impact on nearly 4 million African American seniors and younger people with permanent disabilities who rely on Medicare for their health coverage. More than four in ten African Americans with Medicare lack coverage for their…
State Medicaid Outpatient Prescription Drug Policies: Findings from a National Survey, 2005 Update September 30, 2005 Poll Finding State Medicaid Outpatient Prescription Drug Policies: Findings from a National Survey, 2005 UpdateThis survey of state Medicaid pharmacy programs supplements surveys conducted in 2003 and 2000 and reports Medicaid prescription drug policies in effect in early 2005. It covers key elements of utilization management, drug purchasing and potential impacts of…
Medicaid Budgets, Spending and Policy Initiatives in State Fiscal Years 2005 and 2006 September 30, 2005 Poll Finding The 50-state annual survey of about budget conditions and Medicaid cost containment actions in FY2005-06 shows that all states implemented and planned more Medicaid cost-containment actions, but are also implementing expansions as the gap between Medicaid spending growth and state tax revenue narrowed.Report (.pdf)Executive Summary (.pdf)
In a Time of Growing Need: State Choices Influence Health Coverage Access for Children and Families September 30, 2005 Poll Finding The annual 50-state survey of enrollment and eligibility policies in Medicaid and SCHIP for low-income families reveals that 20 states are taking actions to simplify procedures and requirements for beneficiaries and, in some cases, expand eligibility. Report (.pdf) Executive Summary (.pdf)
National Survey of the Public’s Views About Medicaid June 1, 2005 Poll Finding National Survey of the Public’s Views About Medicaid This national survey of the public reveals that Americans view the Medicaid program positively and are reluctant to see state and federal cuts to the program. The survey also asked the public about their knowledge of the Medicaid program. Chartpack Toplines
National Survey of the Public’s Views About Medicaid – Toplines June 1, 2005 Poll Finding National Survey of the Public’s Views About Medicaid – ToplinesThis toplines document provides key findings from the national survey of the public on their views about Medicaid. The survey was conducted in April and May of 2005. The survey includes findings on Americans’ personal experience with Medicaid, their knowledge of…
Survey of People with Disabilities November 30, 2003 Poll Finding People with disabilities are at risk in the health-care system because of their wide-ranging health-care needs, their relatively heavy use of prescription drugs, health-care and support services, and typically low incomes. A new survey of people with permanent mental and/or physical disabilities explores their health-care experiences and challenges in accessing…
Medicaid Programs to Assist Low-Income Medicare Beneficiaries: Outreach and Enrollment in Medicare Savings Programs May 1, 2003 Poll Finding Medicaid Programs to Assist Low-Income Medicare Beneficiaries: Outreach and Enrollment in Medicare Savings ProgramsA 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…
Kaiser Health Poll Report – October 2002 October 31, 2002 Poll Finding A broad and informative bimonthly report, the new Kaiser Health Poll Report provides key tracking information, including historical trends and in-depth analysis of public opinion about hot health care topics. The current Featured Topic contains additional trends in public knowledge and attention to news about seniors and prescription drugs, as…
