Maintaining the Gains: The Importance of Preserving Coverage in Medicaid and SCHIP
June 2003
Authors: Ellen O'Brien and Cindy Mann
Published by: Covering Kids and Families National Program Office
This issue brief reviews trends in the availability of health insurance for children, particularly in regard to public health insurance programs. It presents evidence on why it is important to maintain gains made for children, even in economic downturns, and to build upon improvements in Medicaid and SCHIP coverage for children and families.
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