Challenges of Providing Health Coverage for Children and Parents in a Recession

Provides a 2009 update of states' eligibility rules, enrollment, and renewal procedures, and cost-sharing practices in Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program. Discusses trends in expanding coverage and the implications of budget cuts

The Impact of Medicaid and SCHIP on Low-Income Children's Health

Reviews the literature on the impact of Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Programs on the coverage, access to care, and health outcomes for low-income children, as well as remaining challenges in preventive, primary, and dental care

The Role of Medicaid in State Economies: A Look at the Research

Draws upon twenty-nine studies in twenty-three states to analyze the role of Medicaid spending in state and local economies -- the multiplier effect of jobs, tax revenues, and federal matching dollars and the impact of reduced spending in a downturn

Health Coverage for Children and Families in Medicaid and SCHIP: State Efforts Face New Hurdles

Surveys eligibility rules, enrollment and renewal procedures, and cost-sharing practices authorized in July 2006-January 2008 in Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Programs, as well as new hurdles to expanding coverage for low-income families

Determining Income Eligibility in Children's Health Coverage Programs: How States Use Disregards in Children's Medicaid and SCHIP

Outlines how and why states disregard or deduct certain earnings and expenses in determining eligibility for Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program to help cover low-income working families. Summarizes a survey of state policies

Medicaid in a Declining Economy: Limited Approaches for States to Control Spending

Based on annual budget surveys of Medicaid directors from 2003 to 2007, analyzes states' cost containment strategies during the previous recession, the potential limitations in the latest downturn, and the possibility of cuts in core programs

A Foundation for Health Reform: Findings of a 50 State Survey 2009

Surveys state actions on Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Plans and analyzes advances and setbacks in expanding coverage for low-income children and parents as well as disparities between the two groups. Discusses legislative and economic factors

Headed for a Crunch: An Update on Medicaid Spending, Coverage and Policy Heading Into an Economic Downturn

Presents findings from a survey of state Medicaid officials on trends in spending, enrollment, policy actions, and budgets for fiscal years 2008-2009. Discusses the possibility of increased enrollment and budget shortfalls due to the economic slowdown

The Crunch Continues: Medicaid Spending, Coverage and Policy in the Midst of a Recession

Presents results from a state-by-state Medicaid budget survey for fiscal years 2009 and 2010. Examines the effects of the recession on spending, how states used Medicaid fiscal relief funds from the federal stimulus package, and the outlook for 2011

Low Medicaid Spending Growth Amid Rebounding State Revenues: Results From a 50-State Medicaid Budget Survey State Fiscal Years 2006 and 2007

Examines the implementation of the new Medicare prescription drug benefit and the rate of Medicaid spending growth and enrollment in 2006. Identifies possible state level changes in eligibility requirements, program expansion, and enrollment processes