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 were the main findings of the study regarding the effects of premiums on children's coverage by Medicaid and CHIP?

How did premium increases affect disenrollment rates among children eligible for CHIP?

What percentage of children who lost CHIP became uninsured according to the study?

Discuss the relationship between premium reductions and well-child visits as found in the research.

What concerns were raised about the purpose of premium increases in relation to healthcare coverage?