Maternal and child patterns of Medicaid retention: a prospective cohort study.
Susmita PatiRose CalixteAngie WongJiayu HuangZeinab BabaXianqun LuanAvital CnaanPublished in: BMC pediatrics (2018)
Medicaid disenrollment remains a significant policy problem and maternal Medicaid retention patterns show strong effects on child Medicaid retention. Policymakers need to invest in effective outreach strategies, including family-friendly application processes, to reduce enrollment barriers so that all eligible families can take advantage of these coverage opportunities.