Health Coverage for Low-Income Americans: An Evidence-Based Approach to Public Policy

Publication Date: January 2007

Publisher: Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation

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Research Area: Health

Type: Report

Coverage: United States

Abstract:

This report offers an evidence-based framework for developing public policy approaches to covering low-income Americans. The first part of the report is devoted to the question: What is the role for publicly sponsored health insurance? The second part turns to seven central issues in structuring a publicly sponsored health insurance program for the low-income population.

The report outlines each of these issues, provides a detailed review of the relevant evidence from research, and provides a perspective. The report concludes by drawing together the perspectives so that the elements of a well-designed program of coverage for low-income Americans come more fully into view.