States with the Greatest Declines in Uninsured Children in Rural Areas

In 2008-2009 and 2014-2015

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  1. Medicaid Covers 44% of Children With Special Health Needs

    Kaiser Family Foundation recently released a brief on how federal funding cuts could impact state Medicaid services. Here are some key findings from the report:

    • Medicaid/CHIP currently covers 44% of children with special health care needs.
    • 32 states cover optional Medicaid personal care services.
    • 8 states provide optional Medicaid Community First Choice services.
    • Over half of Medicaid beneficiaries receive care in risk-based MCOs.
    • 6 in 10 adult Medicaid enrollees are currently employed.
    • Nearly half of all states are reporting revenues coming in below projections.​

    Source: Kaiser Family Foundation, June 21, 2017

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  2. Premiums in Rural Areas Were 10% Higher Than in Urban Areas

    Robert Wood Johnson Foundation recently released an analysis on the difference between rural and urban marketplace premiums. Here are some key findings from the report:

    • In 2016, benchmark premiums were $26 more per month (9% higher) in rural areas.
    • Rural-area benchmark premiums were $39 more per month (10% higher) in 2017.
    • Premiums were higher in rural areas in 32 of the 40 states with rating regions in 2016.

    Source: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, November 15, 2018

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