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Welfare reform and health insurance: Consequences for parents

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  • Holl, J.L.
  • Slack, K.S.
  • Stevens, A.B.

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Objectives. We assessed the relation between the work promotion, welfare reduction, and marriage goals of welfare reform and the stability of health insurance of parents in transition from welfare to work. Methods. We analyzed a panel survey (1999-2002) of a stratified random sample of Illinois families receiving welfare in 1998 (n = 1 363). Results. Medicaid remains the foremost source of health insurance despite a significant decline in the proportion of parents with Medicaid. Regardless of work/ welfare status in year 1, transitioning to work only or no work/no welfare increased the likelihood of having unstable health insurance in years 2 and 3 compared with those who remained on welfare only. Conclusions. Parents who meet the welfare reform goals of work promotion and reduction of welfare dependence experience significant loss and instability of health insurance.

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  • Holl, J.L. & Slack, K.S. & Stevens, A.B., 2005. "Welfare reform and health insurance: Consequences for parents," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 95(2), pages 279-285.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2003.025882_1
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2003.025882
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    2. Jean Knab & Sara McLanahan & Irv Garfinkel, 2006. "The Effects of Welfare and Child Support Policies on Maternal Health and Wellbeing," Working Papers 931, Princeton University, School of Public and International Affairs, Center for Research on Child Wellbeing..

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