How States Are Responding to the Challenge of Financing Health Care for Retirees September 2, 2003 Report State governments are an important source of health insurance coverage for retired state employees. Confronted with rising health care costs, budget deficits, and an overall downturn in the economy, this report describes how states are responding to the challenge of financing health care for retirees who tend to be sicker…
Improving Access to Adult Primary Care in Medicaid: Exploring the Potential Role of Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants March 1, 2011 Issue Brief The inadequate supply of primary care providers is among the major challenges facing the U.S. health care system. Sixty-five million people live in areas designated by the federal government as having a shortage of primary care providers. Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), the pressures on access…
The President’s FY 2006 Budget Proposal: February 27, 2005 Report Overview and Briefing ChartsThis chartpack reviews the President’s FY 2006 budget request to Congress and highlights overall budget assumptions and funding for major health programs. It begins with a description of the federal budget process, followed by an overview of federal surplus/deficit spending patterns dating back to 1969. It then…
Uninsured and Underserved: The Health Care Experiences of Latinos in the Nation’s Capital December 1, 2004 Report A summary of Latino experiences and opinions regarding access to health care in the District of Columbia, this brief also contrasts the experiences of Latinos in the District of Columbia with those of Latinos nationally. Report (.pdf)
A Profile of American Indians and Alaska Natives and Their Health Coverage September 1, 2009 Issue Brief A 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. Although the U.S. government has an established responsibility through tribal agreements to provide health care services to…
Health Insurance Coverage of the Near Elderly July 31, 2004 Report This report examines the changes in income, health status, and insurance coverage that occur with the aging of the population, focusing primarily on the nearly 26 million near elderly–those between 55 and 64 years of age.Report (.pdf)
Retiree Health Benefits Now and In the Future – Chartpack December 31, 2003 Report This chartpack (charts used at the briefing releasing this survey), from the survey conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation and Hewitt Associates between June and September 2003, provides detailed information on retiree health programs offered by large private-sector employers. The data in this survey reflect the responses of 408 large…
SCHIP Program Enrollment: June 2003 Update November 30, 2003 Report This SCHIP enrollment report finds that overall enrollment growth is slowing and enrollment declined in 13 states. It also found that some states are capping enrollment and a handful of sates are reducing eligibility and benefits under SCHIP.Report (.pdf)
Health Coverage and Access to Care for Hispanics in “New Growth Communities” and “Major Hispanic Centers” September 1, 2006 Report Health Coverage and Access to Care for Hispanics in “New Growth Communities” and “Major Hispanic Centers”A new report from the Foundation's Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured finds that as the Hispanic population grows and moves beyond urban centers, Hispanics in “new growth communities” face greater barriers to health…
Resources on Immigrants and Health Care Coverage November 30, 2011 Report The Foundation’s Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured has collected some resources on the health coverage of America’s immigrants. Overview of Health Coverage for Individuals with Limited English Proficiency Key Facts on Health Coverage for Low-Income Immigrants Today and Under Health Reform Connecting Eligible Immigrant Families to Health Coverage…
