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Wanted: the Medicaid-eligible

    Healthcare Alabama
    |February 8, 1991
    PubMed
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    Many eligible individuals do not enroll in Medicaid, despite available benefits. Hospitals and state programs are investigating the reasons for this underenrollment to improve access to care.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Services Research
    • Public Health Policy

    Background:

    • Medicaid offers significant health benefits to eligible populations.
    • A substantial number of individuals qualifying for Medicaid remain unenrolled.
    • This gap in enrollment represents a challenge for healthcare access and public health initiatives.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the reasons behind the low enrollment rates in Medicaid among eligible individuals.
    • To identify barriers preventing qualified persons from accessing Medicaid benefits.
    • To inform strategies for increasing Medicaid enrollment and healthcare coverage.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative research methods to explore patient and provider perspectives.
    • Analysis of state-specific program data and hospital admission records.

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  • Surveys and interviews with eligible non-enrolled individuals and healthcare providers.

    • Main Results:

    • Preliminary findings suggest a complex interplay of factors contributing to underenrollment.
    • Key barriers identified include lack of awareness, complex application processes, and perceived stigma.
    • Provider and hospital system challenges in facilitating enrollment were also noted.

    Conclusions:

    • Addressing the identified barriers is crucial for maximizing Medicaid's reach.
    • Interventions should focus on simplifying enrollment and increasing outreach efforts.
    • Further research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of targeted enrollment strategies.