Whats New at CCF

(6/16/08)

Premium Assistance Paper Released by the Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured

A new issue brief by CCF researcher Joan Alker examines six state premium assistance programs (in Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Oregon, Utah, and Virginia) that allow families to choose to receive a subsidy to apply to the purchase of private coverage rather than to receive direct Medicaid or SCHIP coverage.

Report • Resources on Premium Assistance

(5/29/08)

New Report Assessing Florida's Medicaid Reform Pilot

The fifth in a series, this policy brief assesses how the unique managed care model works for people with mental illnesses, who represent a large and important subgroup of the those participating in the Florida’s Medicaid reform pilots.

Report

(5/8/08)

Analysis of CMS Letter Addressing August 17 Directive

On May 7, 2008 CMS released a letter to state health officials to address issues raised by the August 17 directive. CCF's analysis of the letter shows that it does not change the basic August 17th directive policy, which places major new hurdles in states’ way before they can provide uninsured children in more-moderate income families affordable coverage through SCHIP.

Getting to the Finish Line

States working to cover all of America's children and families through public and private coverage initiatives. More

Strengthening Medicaid

Fresh approaches to bring a new voice to the public debate about improving the Medicaid program. More

SCHIP: Too Close to Turn Back

Resources to assist those working on issues impacting SCHIP, including reauthorization efforts. More

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