This report presents findings from Mathematica’s study of Ohio’s SCHIP program. The program, which focused on making Medicaid more accessible and consumer friendly, covered nearly 208,000 children in 2003. It has relied on decentralized outreach and eligibility processes managed by counties,...

Finds that the state used an especially broad and creative strategy to increase children's enrollment in Medicaid, including a commitment by state leaders to increase enrollment; clear and measurable goals set at the state level, with discretion given to local program administrators to achieve...

A series of nine reports studies access to food stamps, Medicaid, and the State Child Health Insurance Program in a number of states. The documents identify promising practices in enrollment and retention, as well as program improvement opportunities to increase participation.