Iowa’s Limited Benefit Plan (LBP) Evaluation: Study Types

Types of Studies

Type Descriptive/Analytical Study
Aim To document the flow of cases through the LBP; document the reasons for their assignment to the LBP; describe the characteristics of those cases; document the welfare benefits they receive during and after their time on the plan; and describe their perspectives on their own entry into the LBP.
 
Type Descriptive/Analytical Study
Aim To describe the experiences of the LBP families, including changes in financial status, employment, coping strategies following loss of cash benefits, and perceptions of the LBP.
 
Type Descriptive/Analytical Study
Aim To tell the personal stories of LBP families regarding their entry into the LBP and experiences following the loss of cash benefits.