This case study discusses trends in new Medicaid and SCHIP enrollment of children in Virginia from 1999 through 2003. Simplification of the enrollment process and coordination between Medicaid and SCHIP drove Virginia’s substantial gains in enrolling children into public insurance.

This case study discusses trends in new Medicaid and SCHIP enrollment of children in New Jersey from 1999 through 2003. New Jersey’s ambitious effort to insure children eligible for Medicaid or NJ FamilyCare was slowed by administrative difficulties.

The <I>Covering Kids & Families</I> (CKF) initiative was designed to help overcome barriers that made it difficult for children and adults to enroll, and stay enrolled, in Medicaid and SCHIP programs. This case study looks at enrollment trends in Michigan for children in Medicaid and in the Medicaid...</i>

Examines the impact of CKF on state health insurance policy and assesses the relationship between CKF grantees and state officials.

Synthesizes findings on coalitions as of July 2004. Draws on highlight memos #4, #5 and #8. Contains information on outreach, simplification and coordination strategies.

This case study discusses trends in new Medicaid and SCHIP enrollment of children in California from 1999 through 2003. During an economic downturn, when California expanded eligibility and simplified enrollment, the number of children enrolled in programs should have grown, but didn’t....

The Maximizing Enrollment program has worked with eight states to help them use Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program enrollment and retention data to monitor and improve performance in enrolling and retaining eligible individuals. This issue brief summarizes 12 core performance...