Health Coverage for Low-Income Adults: Eligibility and Enrollment in Medicaid and State Programs, 2002 February 27, 2005 Issue Brief Health Coverage for Low-Income Adults: Eligibility and Enrollment in Medicaid and State Programs, 2002This policy brief provides new information on the number and characteristics of nonelderly adults eligible for Medicaid and other public coverage and on their enrollment. Because low-income adults often work at jobs that do not offer employer-sponsored…
The Impact of Recent Changes in Health Care Coverage for Low-Income People: A First Look at the Research Following Changes in Oregon’s Medicaid Program May 30, 2004 Issue Brief The Impact of Recent Changes in Health Care Coverage for Low-Income People: A First Look at the Research Following Changes in Oregon's Medicaid ProgramOregon recently restructured its Medicaid program through a Section 1115 waiver and other program changes, largely in response to particularly difficult state budget problems. This report summarizes…
Moving Immigrants from a Medicaid Look-Alike Program to Basic Health in Washington State: Early Observations April 30, 2004 Report In 2002, the state of Washington eliminated state-funded Medicaid look-alike coverage for certain immigrant families. These families then became eligible for more limited coverage in the state's Basic Health program. This report details the process of this transition and the outcomes for coverage and access for these individuals.Report (.pdf)
Summary Of Early Observations Of The Transition Of Immigrant Families From A Medicaid Look-Alike Program To Basic Health In Washington State April 30, 2004 Issue Brief In 2002, the state of Washington eliminated state-funded Medicaid look-alike coverage for certain immigrant families. These families then became eligible for more limited coverage in the state's Basic Health program. This report details the process of this transition and the outcomes for coverage and access for these individuals.Research Brief (.pdf)
Medicaid and State-Funded Coverage for Adults: Estimates of Eligibility and Enrollment April 2, 2004 Report Medicaid and State-Funded Coverage for Adults: Estimates of Eligibility and EnrollmentLack of health insurance coverage for low-income adults remains a pressing policy challenge. In 2002, low-income adults who were uninsured accounted for nearly half of the uninsured population. This report provides an overview of nonelderly adult eligibility for and enrollment…
Challenges and Tradeoffs in Low-Income Family Budgets: Implications for Health Coverage April 1, 2004 Report Challenges and Tradeoffs in Low-Income Family Budgets: Implications for Health Coverage – ReportThis report explores the experiences of families trying to make ends meet on limited budgets. By discussing these families’ work, spending patterns, financial challenges, priorities and tradeoffs and health care and coverage, this report intends to provide a…
Health Coverage and Access Challenges for Low-Income Women February 29, 2004 Issue Brief This issue brief examines low-income women’s health insurance coverage, experience with health plans and providers, and access to care. The analysis is based on data from the 2001 Kaiser Women’s Health Survey, a nationally representative survey of nearly 4,000 women between the ages of 18 and 64.Issue Brief (.pdf)
Serving Low-Income Families Through Premium Assistance: A Look At Recent State Activity September 29, 2003 Issue Brief This issue paper examines the policies in the HIFA waiver initiative that provide incentives for states to use Medicaid/SCHIP funds to assist in the purchase of private insurance options. It also reports on how states have responded to these new policies and what key policy questions are raised about premium…
A Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit: Implications for Medicaid and Low-Income People August 30, 2003 Report The Senate and House of Representatives each approved legislation in June of 2003 that would establish outpatient prescription drug coverage for Medicare beneficiaries as part of Medicare program reform. Among the key differences in the House and Senate bills that still must be addressed are the treatment of Medicaid beneficiaries…
New Publications on Immigrant Health Care and Linguistic Access August 1, 2003 Fact Sheet In 2000, there were over 32 million foreign-born residents in the U.S. Immigrants often face barriers to health coverage and health services. The disparities confronting immigrants can be similar to those faced by low-income working families generally, but immigrants also face other barriers, including linguistic issues and eligibility changes that…