The North Carolina Health Choice Enrollment Freeze of 2001: Findings in Brief
This report analyzes enrollment data and conveys focus group findings about the impact of North Carolina's freezing enrollment in their SCHIP program. Report
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Health Insurance Coverage of Low-Wage Workers
Fact SheetThis fact sheet summarizes the reasons why low-wage workers are less likely to have employer-sponsored health insurance than workers with higher incomes and therefore, are more likely to be uninsured. Fact Sheet
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Eliminating the Medicaid Asset Test for Families: A Review of State Experiences
ReportA new Commission report of state experiences after eliminating the Medicaid asset test reveals that the action cut administrative costs, improved program efficiency, and increased access to health care.
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Enrolling Children and Families in Health Coverage: The Promise of Doing More
ReportThe 50 state survey of enrollment simplification and renewal procedural reforms, shows that states continue to take steps to transform the Medicaid program from its origins as a welfare-based program into something resembling a more traditional health insurance program. Report (.pdf) >>All 50-State Children's Health Coverage Reports
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The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System: Thirteen Years of Managed Care in Medicaid
Other PostThis report provides an overview of the Arizona Medicaid experience and contains valuable insights into the evolution and experience of a mandatory statewide Medicaid managed care program covering both acute care and long-term care services. Note: This publication is no longer in circulation. However, a copy may still exist in the Foundation's internal library that could be reproduced. Please email order@kff.org if you would like to pursue this option.
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Profile of the Low-Income Uninsured
Issue BriefThis policy brief provides an overview of the low-income, uninsured population. Based on an analysis of the March 1998 Current Population Survey, the report discusses the demographic characteristics of this vulnerable population. It also presents information detailing health insurance coverage for low-income children and adults, as well as trends in insurance coverage over the past decade. It concludes with a discussion of recent coverage expansions and policy changes that have affected low-income Americans. The policy…
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Medicaid Eligibility for the Elderly
ReportThe purpose of this issue paper is to explain Federal Medicaid eligibility policy for the low-income elderly population and discusses Federal and State policy options to improve coverage. Issue Paper
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Medicaid Programs to Assist Low-Income Medicare Beneficiaries: Medicare Savings Programs Case Study Findings
ReportMedicaid Programs to Assist Low-Income Medicare Beneficiaries: Medicare Savings Programs Case Study Findings This report summarizes the findings of a five state case study examining their actions to bolster enrollment in their Medicare Savings Programs for Medicare beneficiaries who qualify for Medicaid assistance with their premiums and co-insurance. Background Paper
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Medicaid Coverage During a Time of Rising Unemployment
Other PostA new brief policy analysis illustrates the relationship between rising unemployment and increased Medicaid enrollment and spending. Brief Policy Analysis
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Medicaid’s Disabled Population and Managed Care
Fact SheetMedicaid's Disabled Population and Managed Care This fact sheet highlights the key facts about the Medicaid managed care programs that serve persons with disabilities. It describes the Medicaid disabled population and the role managed care plays in serving them. It also provides information on enrollment in managed care, program features, and issues such as quality assurance, rate setting, and benefits. Fact Sheet