Examination of State Diversion Programs and Activities under TANF: Study Types

Types of Studies

Type Descriptive/Analytical Study
Aim To examine how state diversion programs and/or activities are being conceived and structured.

To study how diversion programs are being implemented and what the effects are on participants, particularly with respect to Medicaid enrollment.

To determine whether and how local communities and institutions, particularly the traditional safety net providers, might be affected by diversion programs and activities, in particular by changes in Medicaid enrollment rates.

To determine whether potential strategies for monitoring changes in Medicaid enrollment rates as well as the effects of these changes over time can be developed based on existing databases.