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…
A Comparison of the Medicaid Provisions in the House and Senate Versions of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 with Current Law – Report July 1, 1997 Report A Comparison of the Medicaid Provisions in the House and Senate Versions of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 (H.R. 2015/S. 947) with Current LawPrepared by Sara Rosenbaum, Julie Darnell, Center for Health Policy Research, The George Washington University Medical Center for the Kaiser Commission on the Future of MedicaidJuly…
A Comparison of the Medicaid Provisions in the House and Senate Versions of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 with Current Law June 29, 1997 Report This side-by-side provides a comparison of the Medicaid provisions in the House and Senate versions of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 with current law.Report Report
Children’s Health Insurance: 1997 Budget Reconciliation Provisions – Report June 29, 1997 Report Children's Health Insurance: 1997 Budget Reconciliation Provisions(as of 07/14/1997)Center of Health Policy Research and The George Washington University Medical Center Current Law And StatusHouse BillSenate BillI.Status Recommendations transmitted 06/12/97 from Commerce Committee to Budget Committee. H.R. 2015 passed House 06/25/97. Recommendations transmitted 06/19/97 from Finance Cte to Budget Cte. H.R.…
Children’s Health Insurance: 1997 Budget Reconciliation Provisions June 29, 1997 Report Children's Health Insurance: 1997 Budget Reconciliation ProvisionsA side by side of children's health insurance budget reconciliation provisions comparing House and Senate bills as of 07/09/97.Report Report
Primer on the Federal Budget, July 1997 June 29, 1997 Report This report provides information on key budgetary facts and trends and highlights federal spending in health care programs. It includes an overview of federal revenues and spending in fiscal year 1995, an overview of the budget “window” from fiscal year1996 through fiscal year 2002, and the historical context for the…
Medicare/Medicaid Dual Eligibles: Fiscal and Social Responsibilities for Vulnerable Populations April 29, 1997 Report Report: Medicare/Medicaid Dual Eligibles: Fiscal And Social Responsibility For Vulnerable Populations
Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Demonstrations under Section 1115 of the Social Security Act: April 29, 1997 Report A Review of the Waiver Applications, Letters of Approval and Special Terms and ConditionsThis background paper provides a summary of the key features of the Medicaid 1115 waivers that have been approved, proposed, implemented and conditionally rejected. This July version updates Medicaid 1115 Demonstration Waivers: Approved and Proposed Activities as…
The Medicaid Reform Debate in 1997 April 29, 1997 Report This report has been prepared for the Kaiser Commission on the Future of Medicaid as part of the Urban Institute's ongoing analytic work for the Commission.Report:
Medicaid and Managed Care: Implications for Low-income Women March 30, 1997 Report This commentary reviews Medicaid’s role for low-income women and examines the implications Medicaid managed care on the delivery of health services to this vulnerable population. Today 40% of the Medicaid population, mostly poor women and their children, is enrolled in managed care. Medicaid agencies are hoping managed care will control…