Premiums for CHIP and Medicaid Lead to Lower Enrollment and Uninsured Kids

The video discusses a study on the impact of Medicaid and CHIP premiums on children's insurance coverage and healthcare access. It highlights that premium increases lead to disenrollment and reduced well-child visits, questioning the effectiveness of such premiums. The study suggests that small financial changes can have significant effects, often leaving children uninsured. The video concludes by questioning the alignment of premium increases with the goals of Medicaid and CHIP, emphasizing the need for support to continue the show.

What was the main finding regarding the impact of premium increases on children's insurance coverage?

• Premium increases improved healthcare access.

• Premium increases had no effect on enrollment.

• Premium increases led to higher enrollment rates.

• Premium increases were associated with disenrollment.

How did premium increases affect well-child visits according to the studies?

• They improved the quality of visits.

• They were associated with fewer well-child visits.

• They had no impact on visit frequency.

• They increased the frequency of visits.

What was the conclusion about the financial savings from premium revenues?

• They accounted for little savings to government programs.

• They were used to fund new healthcare initiatives.

• They led to increased CHIP enrollment.

• They resulted in significant government savings.

What is a potential reason for implementing premium increases, despite their negative impact?

• To increase government revenue.

• To expand Medicaid coverage.

• To make patients feel more invested in their care.

• To improve healthcare quality.

What does the final section suggest about the alignment of premium increases with Medicaid and CHIP goals?

• They do not seem to align with the goals.

• They partially align with the goals.

• They align perfectly with the goals.

• They exceed the goals of the programs.