Medicaid and Welfare Reform: States’ Use of the $500 Million Federal Fund October 2, 1999 Report This report reviews how states have responded to the $500 million federal fund that was created by the federal welfare reform legislation in 1996 to help states maintain Medicaid coverage for individuals affected by welfare reform. State Medicaid officials were asked whether they have drawn down federal funds from the…
Medicaid and HIV/AIDS Policy: A Basic Primer July 31, 1999 Report The Medicaid Primer presents in depth information on Medicaid, the federal/state program that provides health coverage for low-income families and people with disabilities and is the largest source of public financing for HIV/AIDS care in the U.S. The Medicaid Primer is designed to help policymakers and advocates navigate through the…
Health Insurance Coverage of Low-Wage Workers May 30, 1999 Fact Sheet This 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
Medicare Chartbook December 1, 2001 Report The Medicare Chartbook includes data and background information critical to understanding the Medicare program and the challenges it faces in keeping up with the rising costs of health care and in ensuring the program s future financial security.
Maintaining Health Coverage and Securing the Medicaid Safety Net in a Sluggish Economy October 1, 2001 Fact Sheet The current economy is a key concern as federal and state leaders worry about the expected rise in unemployment and the related loss of employer health coverage. Policymakers are considering several options to ensure that we do not experience a health coverage crisis as we deal with the impact of…
A Special Series: The Kaiser Family Foundation and ABC/WCVB Local TV News Initiative – Report July 1, 1997 Report A Special SeriesThe Kaiser Family Foundation and ABC/WCVB Local TV News Initiative:Caring For An Elderly RelativeGrowing numbers of families today are struggling with the challenges of getting and paying for long-term care for elderly relatives. As the population ages and more women enter the workforce, the problems of caring for…
The Financing of Pharmacy Plus Waivers: Trade Offs Between Expanding Rx Coverage and Global Caps in Medicaid April 30, 2003 Report Background Paper
Medicaid Programs to Assist Low-Income Medicare Beneficiaries: Working Paper on Medicare Savings Programs in Washington May 1, 2003 Report 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
State Budget Constraints: The Impact on Medicaid December 31, 2002 Fact Sheet State Budget Constraints: The Impact on MedicaidThis fact sheet summarizes the relationship of Medicaid with state budgets and discusses the current fiscal challenges in the states and how it is affecting Medicaid programs. Fact Sheet
Case Study: Michigan’s Medicaid Prescription Drug Benefit December 31, 2002 Report Case Study: Michigan's Medicaid Prescription Drug BenefitThis report describes the legislative process behind and content of Michigan's Pharmaceutical Product List (MPPL), a selection of preferred drugs available to be prescribed in the Medicaid program with little restriction. Providers would be required to obtain prior authorization from the state to prescribe…