Health Insurance Family Style: Public Approaches to Reaching the Uninsured

Authors

Jennifer Ryan, George Washington University

Document Type

Issue Brief

Publication Date

9-24-2001

Abstract

This issue brief explores existing and potential opportunities to further expand the availability of health coverage for the uninsured and the underinsured, given downturns in the economy and the resulting state budget shortfalls. It also considers the implications of the Health Insurance Flexibility and Accountability (HIFA) initiative announced in August 2001 by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Finally, the issue brief describes legislative options for health care reform being debated in Washington, including tax credit incentives, employer-based coverage subsidies and the potential for additional federal funding for public coverage expansions through Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program.

Comments

Issue brief no. 767

Recommended Citation

Ryan, Jennifer, "Health Insurance Family Style: Public Approaches to Reaching the Uninsured" (2001). National Health Policy Forum. Paper 74.
https://hsrc.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/sphhs_centers_nhpf/74

Open Access

yes