This report examines state-level trends in children's health insurance coverage. Download the report.

This report analyzes recent trends in health insurance coverage for children at the state level between 2008 and 2010. The percentage of children with public coverage through Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) increased substantially, while rates of private coverage and uninsurance declined. However, we find substantial variation across states.

The report is accompanied by state-level summary tables of key characteristics.  These can be downloaded as one file for all 50 states and the District of Columbia, or chosen individually from this drop-down list.

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This report presents findings of a survey conducted by SHADAC of State Medicaid Directors regarding state plans for and progress made toward upgrading Medicaid eligibility systems in light of national health reform.  The purpose of this study was to delve behind the user experience of Medicaid eligibility and enrollment to better understand the technical situations and upgrade issues the states are facing. 

The survey addressed a subset of issues of import to state and federal decision makers related to state Medicaid eligibility system enhancements. The survey results provide point-in-time (winter 2012) answers from 30 study states on issues relating to preparations to address federal eligibility system reforms, use of vendors, eligibility support for individuals who qualify for other non-health related programs, including social services, food and housing assistance, and integration with Exchanges.

Call, K. T., Davern, M. E., Klerman, J. A., & Lynch, V. 2012. "Comparing Errors in Medicaid Reporting Across Surveys: Evidence to Date." Health Services Research. 2012 Jul 20. doi: 10.1111/j.1475-6773.2012.01446.x.

Presentation by Brett Fried, "Combining Data from National Surveys to Improve Estimates of the Population Eligible for Medicaid," at AcademyHealth's State Health Research & Policy Interest Group in Orlando, FL on June 23, 2012.

Kathleen Call presented "Barriers to Care among Publicly Insured Adults," at the Health Equity Conference , Eliminating Health Disparities Conference, hosted by the University of Minnesota's Center for Health Equity, Program in Health Disparities Research, and Minnesota Center for Cancer Collaborations, April 24, 2012 in St. Paul, MN. 

This work describes barriers to care among a diverse population of adults insured in Minnesota public health insurance programs and explores the impact of barriers on access to care.

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