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Data Availability for Race, Ethnicity, and Immigrant Groups in Federal Surveys

Publication Year: 
2009

This brief focuses on the availability of public use data from selected federal surveys that collect information on health insurance coverage and access to care for race, ethnicity and immigrant group (REI) identifiers.  Publicly available data for populations defined by REI are necessary for monitoring disparities in healthcare coverage and access.

A Comparison of Children's Uninsurance Rates Across the States 1995-97 to 2000-02

Publication Year: 
2004

SHADAC's Issue Brief #10 compares changes in children’s uninsurance rates across states as an indication of SCHIP success. This is an update of SHADAC's issue brief #6 using more recent data. February 2004.

What is Behind the 8 Percent Drop in Uninsurance?

Publication Year: 
2002

SHADAC's Issue Brief #4 describes the change in health insurance coverage estimates after the Census Bureau added a verification component to the Current Population Survey (CPS) health insurance module, and the effect of the change on state policy. February 2002.

The Current Population Survey and State Health Insurance Coverage Estimates

Publication Year: 
2001

SHADAC's Issue Brief #1 provides background information on the Census Bureau’s Current Population Survey (CPS) and use of the CPS coverage estimates for state health policy. March 2001.