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Rural enrollment in MinnesotaCare

B P Yawn1, S Krein

  • 1University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center, USA.

Minnesota Medicine
|April 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

MinnesotaCare, a subsidized insurance program, enrolled over 91,000 individuals by October 1995. Enrollment varied geographically, with higher rates in central Minnesota and lower rates in southern regions.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Services Research
  • Health Policy

Background:

  • National healthcare reform efforts for universal coverage have stalled, shifting focus to state-level initiatives.
  • Many rural Americans face challenges with healthcare access and insurance coverage.
  • Minnesota implemented MinnesotaCare in 1992, a subsidized insurance program aimed at expanding coverage.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the enrollment patterns and demographic distribution of MinnesotaCare.
  • To assess the reach of the subsidized insurance program across different counties and populations.
  • To identify factors associated with MinnesotaCare enrollment.

Main Methods:

  • Descriptive analysis of MinnesotaCare enrollment data as of October 21, 1995.
  • Calculation of enrollment percentages relative to county populations and specific age/income groups.
  • Geographic mapping and statistical association analysis of enrollment with population characteristics.

Main Results:

  • As of October 1995, 91,140 individuals were enrolled in MinnesotaCare, representing 2.1% of the state's total population.
  • Enrollment varied significantly by county, with higher concentrations in central Minnesota and lower rates in southeastern counties.
  • MinnesotaCare enrollment showed a negative association with county minority population size and population density.

Conclusions:

  • MinnesotaCare has enrolled a notable portion of the state's population, particularly those under 65.
  • Geographic disparities in enrollment exist, suggesting potential access or awareness issues in certain regions.
  • Further research is needed to understand the relationship between demographic factors and enrollment to optimize program reach.

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