Premium Assistance Programs:  How Are They Financed and Do States Save Money?

Premium Assistance Programs: How Are They Financed and Do States Save Money?

This brief examines premium assistance programs implemented under section 1115 waivers in five states (Illinois, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island, Utah) to determine how they are financed; their eligibility, benefit, and cost sharing requirements; their methods for determining cost-effectiveness; and cost savings.

Issue Brief (.pdf)

Executive Summary (.pdf)