Health Insurance Coverage for Low-income ChildrenEnrollment and Disenrollment Experiences of Families Covered by CHIP
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Methods
The data for this study were drawn from a telephone-based survey of parents of 12,197 CHIP enrollees and disenrollees in 10 states fielded by Mathematica Policy Research from January 2012 through March 2013 as part of the CHIPRA-mandated evaluation of CHIP. The states included were Alabama, California, Florida, Louisiana, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Texas, Utah, and Virginia. These states were selected because they utilize diverse approaches to providing health insurance coverage for children,
How Do Families Learn About CHIP, and Why Do They Apply?
Nearly one-third (29%) of new CHIP enrollees reported that a friend or family member was the most important source of information in deciding to apply for coverage (Table 1). This was followed by a hospital or other health care provider (19%), a government agency (18%), or various forms of media, such as television or radio commercials (10%). When asked why they ultimately applied for coverage, just over a third (35%) cited affordability—that CHIP was more affordable than other health insurance
Discussion
This analysis found that most families had a positive view of both the CHIP application and the renewal process—a finding that extends even to those who were disenrolled from the program. Across the 10 study states, most CHIP families reported both of these processes to be somewhat to very easy to complete, and among those who obtained assistance completing the process, nearly all reported that it was helpful. Families also appeared to be rapidly taking up the online application option, where
Acknowledgments
This research was supported by the US Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, under contract HHSP23320095642WC/HHSP23337021T. The views expressed in this report are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of the US Department of Health and Human Services, the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, the Urban Institute, or Mathematica Policy Research.
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