This report presents findings from a study on outreach and Medicaid enrollment best practices to meet Missouri’s insurance expansions under the Affordable Care Act. The study found that mobilizing a broad network of local partners is key; new messages and partners will be needed to reach a...

Analyzes the effect of shrinking managed care benefits on enrollees by examining trends in estimated out-of-pocket costs. Those in poor health not only paid more than those in good health; they also experienced the highest growth in out-of-pocket costs—62 percent—in the three-year...

The large number of children who lack health insurance is a source of concern for public officials and policymakers. This brief notes that continuous coverage for children in the SCHIP and Medicaid programs—which allows them to maintain their eligibility for a specified period, regardless...