Findings from the field. Medicaid delivery systems and access to care in four states in year three of the ACA

Findings from the field. Medicaid delivery systems and access to care in four states in year three of the ACA

Collection:
Health Policy and Services Research
Alternate Title(s):
Medicaid delivery systems and access to care in four states in year three of the ACA
Series Title(s):
Issue brief (Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation)
Author(s):
Artiga, Samantha, author
Rudowitz, Robin, author
Tolbert, Jennifer, author
Paradise, Julia, author
Majerol, Melissa, author
Contributor(s):
Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, issuing body.
Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured, issuing body.
Publication:
Menlo Park, CA : Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, September 2016
Language(s):
English
Format:
Text
Subject(s):
Health Services Accessibility
Medicaid
Colorado
Connecticut
Kentucky
United States
Washington
United States.
Genre(s):
Technical Report
Abstract:
With three years of expanded coverage under the ACA in place, many states have shifted focus from outreach and enrollment to strengthening delivery systems and enhancing access to care to meet the needs of their growing covered populations. Based on case studies and focus groups, this brief reviews delivery systems and access to care for Medicaid enrollees in Colorado, Connecticut, Kentucky, and Washington as of Spring 2016. Each of these states expanded Medicaid and experienced large gains in Medicaid enrollment. The findings provide an on-the-ground view of Medicaid delivery systems and enrollees' experiences accessing care three years after implementation of the Medicaid expansion. This brief builds on previous reports that examined states' preparation for implementation prior to the initial ACA open enrollment period and their experiences after completion of the first and second open enrollment periods. Together, this work provides an in-depth understanding of ACA implementation from multiple perspectives, tracking and documenting experiences that may help shape efforts moving forward.
Copyright:
Reproduced with permission of the copyright holder. Further use of the material is subject to CC BY license. (More information)
Extent:
1 online resource (1 PDF file (11 pages, 1 unnumbered page))
Illustrations:
Illustrations
NLM Unique ID:
101694367 (See catalog record)
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101694367