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Do welfare caseload declines make the Medicaid risk pool sicker?

Authors :
Garrett, Bowen
Holahan, John
Source :
Inquiry: The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and Financing. Spring, 2002, Vol. 39 Issue 1, p12, 22 p.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

This research uses 1997 National Survey of America's Families data to show that fewer welfare caseloads may result in a sicker population for the Medicaid program, leading to higher enrollee costs and capitation rates.

Details

ISSN :
00469580
Volume :
39
Issue :
1
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Inquiry: The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and Financing
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.88621668