The effects of Medicaid and CHIP policy changes on receipt of preventive care among children.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To examine changes in children's receipt of well-child and preventive dental care in Medicaid/Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) in two states that adopted policies aimed at promoting greater preventive care receipt.

Data sources

The 2004-2008 Medicaid/CHIP claims and enrollment data from Idaho and Kentucky.

Study design

Logistic and hazard pre-post regression models, controlling for age, gender, race/ethnicity, and eligibility category.

Data extraction methods

Claims and enrollment data were de-identified and merged.

Principal findings

Increased reimbursement had a small, positive association with well-child care in Idaho, but no consistent effects were found in Kentucky. A premium forgiveness program in Idaho was associated with a sub

SUBMITTER: Kenney GM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3037784 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature