Recently, some states have revisited the concept of reinsurance to spread risk in insurance markets, improve the … considering reinsurance programs to expand small group or individual coverage. The author concludes that, while it is unlikely … that a state-level reinsurance program will solve the complex problem of making coverage affordable and accessible to all …

reduce health care costs. Using private insurance data as a measure, reference pricing applied to a narrow scope of inpatient …

Health and Human Services conduct an independent comprehensive study of the State Children’s Health Insurance Program …

This is the final report on findings from an evaluation of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) that was …

employer health insurance premiums on a pre-tax basis. This issue brief explores how states are using these plans to increase …

particular attention to how SCHIP and traditional Medicaid work together to provide continuous public health insurance coverage. …