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A Profile of Young Children in the Los Angeles Healthy Kids Program: Who Are They and What Are Their Experiences on the Program? (Research Report)Author(s): Embry M. Howell,
Lisa Dubay,
Genevieve M. Kenney,
Louise Palmer,
Ian Hill,
Moira Inkelas,
Martha KovacThis report summarizes the findings from a survey of parents of Healthy Kids enrollees aged 1 to 5 in Los Angeles County. The Los Angeles Healthy Kids program was implemented in July 2003 and provides insurance coverage to low income, uninsured children, who are ineligible for Medi-Cal or Healthy Families. This report is one of a series evaluating the Healthy Kids program in L.A. and analyses the demographic characteristics of enrolled children, their health status, health care access and use experiences, parental impressions of the enrollment and renewal processes, among other topics. One year from now, a second survey report will provide results from the longitudinal follow-up with the same parents and will assess the impact of the Healthy Kids program in L.A.
A Tale of Two Counties: Expanding Health Insurance Coverage for Children in California (Article)Author(s): Embry M. Howell,
Dana HughesDuring difficult economic times, many California counties have expanded health insurance coverage for low-income children. These Children's Health Initiatives (CHIs) enroll children in public programs and provide new health insurance, Healthy Kids, for those ineligible for existing programs. This article describes the policy issues in implementing the Santa Clara and San Mateo
County CHIs, as well as the children's enrollment levels and utilization of services. These CHIs are among the first of the thirty California counties planning or implementing such initiatives. Their success depends on leadership from county agencies that have not traditionally worked closely together, as well as the development of a diverse public and private funding base. This effort to provide universal coverage for all children is important to national policymakers desiring similar goals.
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Evaluation of the San Mateo County Children's Health Initiative: Third Annual Report (Research Report)Author(s): Embry M. Howell,
Dana Hughes,
Brigette Courtot,
Louise PalmerIn early 2003 San Mateo County, California launched the Children's Health Initiative (CHI), to ensure that all children have access to comprehensive health insurance coverage. This third annual CHI evaluation report describes the demographic and health status characteristics of children enrolled in three public health insurance programs served by the CHI; how service use has changed over time; characteristics of high cost users of services and how they differ from other children; access to dental services and mental health services; the role of schools in outreach and enrollment; and the factors influencing employer decisions to offer insurance for dependents.
Immigration and Child and Family Policy (Research Report)Author(s): Randolph Capps,
Karina FortunyThe current great wave of immigration has led to a rapid rise in the share of U.S. children with immigrant parents, from 6 percent in 1970 to over 20 percent today. Three quarters of these children are Latino or Asian, and they are disproportionately low-income despite the high work effort of their parents. This report assesses how the changing demographics of the low-income child population are affecting child and family policies, drawing on findings from more than a dozen Assessing the New Federalism studies. Patterns and trends in child poverty, economic hardship, receipt of public benefits, health insurance coverage, and child care arrangements are discussed. The report includes recommendations for improving access to needed benefits and services for immigrants' children, and also discusses the implications of various immigration reform proposals pending in the U.S. Congress for their well being.
Children in Low-Income Families: Summary of The Urban Institute and Child Trends Roundtable on Children in Low-Income Families (Research Report)Author(s): Michelle BeadleMore than one-third of America's children live in low-income families. On January 2006, the Urban Institute together with Child Trends brought together policymakers, program directors, researchers, policy experts, and advocates to discuss research and policy next steps for low-income children. This conference report highlights some of the most salient points raised during the daylong roundtable.
