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Changes in use of health insurance and food assistance programs in medically underserved communities in the era of welfare reform: An urban study

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  • Pati, S.
  • Romero, D.
  • Chavkin, W.

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Objectives. The purpose of this study was to assess changes in health insurance and food assistance enrollment following passage of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. Methods. Extant data sources were used to calculate changes in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Medicaid, and Food Stamp program enrollment in medically underserved Manhattan communities after 1996. Results. Dramatic declines in TANF enrollment were accompanied by declines in Food Stamp program enrollment and a deceleration in Medicaid enrollment among several communities. Conclusions. As the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act comes up for reauthorization later in 2002, policymakers should revise legislation so that needy families do not lose health insurance or food assistance support.

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  • Pati, S. & Romero, D. & Chavkin, W., 2002. "Changes in use of health insurance and food assistance programs in medically underserved communities in the era of welfare reform: An urban study," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 92(9), pages 1441-1445.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:2002:92:9:1441-1445_6
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    1. Nancy E. Reichman & Hope Corman & Kelly Noonan, 2006. "Effects of Child Health on Sources of Public Support," Southern Economic Journal, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 73(1), pages 136-156, July.
    2. Slack, Kristen Shook & Holl, Jane L. & Yoo, Joan & Amsden, Laura B. & Collins, Emily & Bolger, Kerry, 2007. "Welfare, work, and health care access predictors of low-income children's physical health outcomes," Children and Youth Services Review, Elsevier, vol. 29(6), pages 782-801, June.
    3. Nancy E. Reichman & Hope Corman & Kelly Noonan, 2004. "Effects of Child Health on Sources of Public Support," NBER Working Papers 10762, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.

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