Limited-Benefit Plans: Expanding Coverage or Holding Your State Back?


 

Publication Date: October 2008

Publisher: Families USA

Author(s): Families USA

Research Area: Health

Keywords: insurance; limited benefits; Medicaid

Type: Brief

Coverage: United States

Abstract:

This issue brief examines the negative effects of limited-benefit insurance plans (also known as "barebones" or "mandate-lite" plans) based on how these plans have fared in some states. This brief also discusses how advocates can respond to limited-benefit proposals in their states.