Ten Myths About Medicaid July 25, 2005 Issue Brief This issue brief outlines ten key myths and related facts about Medicaid.
Medicaid at 40 July 10, 2005 Video The Kaiser Family Foundation has produced three documentaries to mark the 40th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid. The documentaries examine the social needs that led policymakers to create these programs, the expectations of what they would achieve and the reality of these programs today. Key policymakers, staff officials and members…
Medicare and Medicaid at 40 July 10, 2005 Video The Medicare and Medicaid health coverage programs were signed into law July 30, 1965. The Kaiser Family Foundation has some new resources that examine how Medicare and Medicaid came into existence and how they have evolved over the past 40 years. You will find new documentaries and extended interviews with…
Dual Eligibles: Medicaid Enrollment and Spending for Medicare Beneficiaries in 2003 July 1, 2005 Issue Brief Dual Eligibles: Medicaid Enrollment and Spending for Medicare Beneficiaries in 2003This report provides the latest national and state data on Medicaid enrollment and spending for individuals enrolled in both Medicaid and Medicare, also knows as dual eligibles. Nationally, there are 7.5 million dual eligibles and while they comprise 14 percent…
Women and Health Care: A National Profile June 29, 2005 Report A new national survey of women on their health finds that a substantial percentage of women cannot afford to go to the doctor or get prescriptions filled. Although a majority of women are in good health and satisfied with their health care, many have health problems and do not get…
Women and Health Care: A National Profile – Report June 29, 2005 Report Report – Women and Health Care: A National ProfileWomen and Health Care: A National Profile is a nationally representative telephone survey of 2,766 women ages 18 and older. A shorter companion survey of 507 men was also conducted.Full Report (.pdf)Report Highlights (.pdf)Introduction and Methods (.pdf)Chapter 1: The Demographics of Women…
The California Medicaid Program at a Glance June 2, 2005 Fact Sheet This fact sheet provides an overview of California’s Medicaid program, Medi-Cal, the population that it serves, and the services it covers.Fact Sheet (.pdf)
National Survey of the Public’s Views About Medicaid June 1, 2005 Poll Finding National Survey of the Public’s Views About Medicaid This national survey of the public reveals that Americans view the Medicaid program positively and are reluctant to see state and federal cuts to the program. The survey also asked the public about their knowledge of the Medicaid program. Chartpack Toplines
National Survey of the Public’s Views About Medicaid – Chartpack June 1, 2005 Report This chartpack provides key findings from the national survey of the public on their views about Medicaid. The survey was conducted in April and May of 2005. The survey includes findings on Americans' personal experience with Medicaid, their knowledge of the program, and their opinion about the program's coverage and…
National Survey of the Public’s Views About Medicaid – Toplines June 1, 2005 Poll Finding National Survey of the Public’s Views About Medicaid – ToplinesThis toplines document provides key findings from the national survey of the public on their views about Medicaid. The survey was conducted in April and May of 2005. The survey includes findings on Americans’ personal experience with Medicaid, their knowledge of…
