Examines the emergence of diversion programs in state welfare reform and the potential for these programs to reduce access to Medicaid, finding that diversion strategies are increasingly common; diversion has substantial potential to reduce initial access to Medicaid; and the compelling policy...

Examines the emergence of diversion programs in state welfare reform and the potential for these programs to reduce access to Medicaid, finding that diversion strategies are increasingly common; diversion has substantial potential to reduce initial access to Medicaid; and the compelling policy...

Identifies strategies that state and local welfare offices are using to promote participation in food stamps, Medicaid, and SCHIP. Also discusses challenges they face in providing support to working families. The findings suggest that diverse strategies, focusing on program awareness,...

This study examines the experiences of four states—Arizona, Louisiana, Missouri, and Ohio—that use the simplified reporting option of the Food Stamp Program; Arizona also uses the transitional benefit option. States reported reduced staff workload, improved client access, and...