The impact of Medicaid on children??s healthcare and health

The impact of the Medicaid program is reviewed, including the proportion of children in America insured by Medicaid; the extent to which Medicaid-enrolled children have access to care; the use of services and the quality of care received by Medicaid enrollees; and family satisfaction with the program.

Abstract

Medicaid plays a critical role in providing health insurance coverage for children, particularly for very low-income families. Additional efforts are needed to fully enroll all eligible families and to assure full access to high-quality care.