Examines the types of organizations that CKF grantees partner with, the kinds of support that partners offer grantees, and whether and how these community partners factor into grantee plans to sustain their efforts after the CKF program ends.

This article describes lessons from Covering Kids & Families® (CKF) and covers topics such as how outreach, simplification, and coordination increase enrollment of low-income children and their families in Medicaid and SCHIP. The authors suggest that funders should consider the...

Describes the types and numbers of organizations involved in CKF coalitions.

Synthesizes findings on coalitions as of July 2004. Draws on highlight memos #4, #5 and #8. Contains information on outreach, simplification and coordination strategies.

Explores the extent to which the state and local coalitions comprising the Covering Kids and Families program possess the following attributes: 1) active membership, 2) effective processes to make decisions supported by members, and 3) capable leaders that are acceptable to members.

This report describes the nine programs approved for Express Lane Eligibility (ELE) as of April 2012. The report found that states have implemented diverse ELE programs, and ELE has benefited applicants in some states by reducing documentation requirements and expediting eligibility...

Reviews projects in TN, HI, RI, OK, and MD, where there were large expansions of Medicaid managed care implemented through Section 1115 demonstration waivers. Notes that the projects were controversial and chaotic in the beginning but have matured with time and that Tennessee's expansion reduced...

Reviews the experiences of FQHCs in HI, RI, and TN before and after Medicaid managed care, noting that all survived despite challenges in adapting to managed care. Overall, financial performance was better than expected because coverage expanded to previously uninsured people, and FQHCs in two...

Evaluates environmental, program-related and operational barriers to achieving CKF program goals.