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The Future of Medi-Cal: Challenges at the Federal, State, and County Level
Issue BriefThis issue brief explores how California and other states are attempting to preserve a meaningful set of benefits under Medicaid during the current budget crisis, when services are most needed and state resources are most scarce. This brief is being distributed in Sacramento at the latest California Health Policy Roundtable on Tuesday, May 13, 2003. Invitation to the California Health Policy Roundtable Issue Brief: Presentation by Victoria Wachino, Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured…
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Bush Administration Medicaid/SCHIP Proposal
ReportIn January 2003, the Bush Administration put forth a proposal to restructure Medicaid and SCHIP in ways that could fundamentally alter the two programs. This policy brief provides a detailed explanation of what is known about the key elements of the proposal and includes a discussion of the proposal's implications. Issue Paper
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Study on the Consequences of Uninsurance Featured in a New Journal Supplement
Other PostA June 2003 supplement of Medical Care Research and Review presents a compelling case that health insurance does lead to improved health and better access to care. The supplement, with Thomas Rice as guest editor, includes four commentaries on the topic by John Ayanian, Stuart Butler, Karen Davis, and Richard Kronick. The supplement, published by Sage Publications and supported by the Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured (KCMU), features Jack Hadley s exhaustive review…
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The Financing of Pharmacy Plus Waivers: Implications for Seniors on Medicaid of Global Funding Caps
Issue BriefThis policy brief describes Pharmacy Plus waivers being considered by some states for their Medicaid program and their implications for Medicaid financing. These waivers offer an opportunity for prescription drug coverage for low-income seniors, but they also include a major change in the financing of care for all seniors on Medicaid -- a cap on federal Medicaid funding for all services provided to seniors on Medicaid. Policy Brief
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Prior Authorization for Medicaid Prescription Drugs in Five States: Lessons for Policy Makers
ReportThis report is a case study of five states' (California, Georgia, Oklahoma, Oregon, and Washington) implementation of prior authorization in their Medicaid programs. REPORT Download
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Model Prescription Drug Prior Authorization Process for State Medicaid Programs
ReportThis report details the rules governing prior authorization programs and the major steps in a model process based on key issues raised by beneficiary advocates, provider groups and states. Report
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Health Insurance Premiums and Cost-Sharing: Findings from the Research on Low-Income Populations
Issue BriefHealth Insurance Premiums and Cost-Sharing: Findings from the Research on Low-Income Populations This policy brief reviews studies on the impact of premiums and cost-sharing, particularly on low-income populations, and finds that premiums generally depressed participation in public programs and cost-sharing affected health utilization, access and outcomes. Policy Brief