Why Express Lane Eligibility Makes Sense for States and Low-Income Families
Express Lane Eligibility (ELE) is a new tool available to states to streamline enrollment and renewal of children in Medicaid and CHIP.
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Putting Children on the Express Lane to Health Insurance: Streamlining Enrollment and Renewal of Children in Medicaid and CHIP Through Express Lane Eligibility
Issue BriefExpress Lane Eligibility (ELE) is a new tool available to states to streamline enrollment and renewal of children in Medicaid and CHIP.
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Rural Health: Laying the Foundation for Health Reform
Event Date:EventThe Alliance for Health Reform and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation co-sponsored this briefing to have a panel of experts answer questions about how some aspects of pending health reform proposals may have a substantial impact on rural care.
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Today’s Topics In Health Disparities: Is the Health Care System Ready for Health Reform?
Event Date:EventOn Wednesday, November 4, at 1 p.m. ET, this Today's Topics In Health Disparities live webcast examined how ready the health care system is for the influx of newly covered individuals that health reform aims to deliver.
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Oral Histories: Report from a Dental Fair
VideoThis video profiles patients attending a dental fair in rural Virginia and highlights the impact of lack of coverage for oral health services. Uninsured adults have vast oral care needs, and untreated dental problems can have serious health, employment and social consequences.
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A Profile of American Indians and Alaska Natives and Their Health Coverage
Issue BriefA Profile of American Indians and Alaska Natives and Their Health Coverage This brief examines the health coverage, access to care and health status of American Indians and Alaska Natives across the country.
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In Pursuit of Affordable Health Care: On the Ground Lessons From Families in Massachusetts
ReportThis report, based on focus groups with adults in a variety of circumstances, highlights the experiences of Massachusetts residents in obtaining health coverage, accessing health care services and managing out-of-pocket costs in the wake of the state's 2006 health reform law. Report (.
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Oral Histories: Report From a Dental Fair for Uninsured Adults
ReportThis report profiles patients attending a dental fair in rural Virginia to highlight the impact of lack of coverage for oral health services on adults. Uninsured adults have vast oral care needs, and untreated dental problems can have serious health, employment and social consequences, highlighting the relationship between inadequate benefits and unmet health needs.
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Consumers’ Experience in Massachusetts: Lessons For National Health Reform
ReportThis report examines the impact of state health reform efforts on the lives of ordinary people in Massachusetts, including a look at coverage provided by both public programs and private sources. It focuses specifically on people's ability to afford and obtain needed care. Report (.
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Health Reform: Lessons From Massachusetts
Event Date:EventAs Congress debates comprehensive national health reform, the Kaiser Family Foundation has two reports and an updated fact sheet that examine state-level health reform in Massachusetts and the lessons it offers for policymakers in Washington.