| Evaluator(s) |
Center for Health Policy Research, George Washington University
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| Investigator(s) |
Kathleen Maloy
(Center for Health Policy Research, George Washington University)
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| Sponsor(s) |
Center for Health Policy Research, George Washington University
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| Funder(s) |
US Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families
US Department of Health and Human Services
US Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation
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| Subcontractor(s) |
Mathematica Policy Research, Inc.
National Public Health and Hospital Institute
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| Domain |
Income Security/TANF
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| Status |
Completed (final report released)
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| Duration |
Sep 1997 - Dec 1998
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| Type |
Research and/or Program Evaluation
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| Goal |
To explore and document ramifications of implementing state diversion programs and activities for children and families with emphasis on how Medicaid eligibility is affected, and the health care providers that serve them.
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| Program/Policy Description |
Under the new law (PRWORA) welfare benefits are time-limited and recipients are required to participate in work and work-related activities. Moreover, the new law effectively “de-links” Medicaid and welfare benefits- eligibility for Medicaid is no longer automatic for TANF recipients. One way in which states seek to encourage work is to divert individuals who are either job-ready or have other sources of income from becoming welfare recipients by offering them a one-time financial payment and/or job placement assistance as an alternative to enrollment in welfare.
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| Notes |
No notes reported.
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| Last Updated |
09/01/99
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| Type of Summary |
Reviewed
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| External Reviewer(s) |
Kathleen Maloy
(Center for Health Policy Research, George Washington University)
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| Contact(s) |
Kathleen Maloy (ihokam@gwumc.edu)
Center for Health Policy Research, George Washington University
2021 K Street NW
#800
(T) (202)-530-2368
(F) not reported
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| Publications Department |
Not Reported
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