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Assessing the First Use of Auto-Enrollment for a State Coverage Expansion

Principal Investigator: 
Stan L. Dorn, J.D., A.B.
Grantee Institution: 
Urban Institute, Washington, D.C.
State(s): 
Massachusetts
Year of Award: 
2008

This study will focus on Massachusetts’ use of Uncompensated Care Pool data to auto enroll people into CommCare. The study will use CPS data, encounter data and a supplement to the Massachusetts Health Reform Survey (MHRS) to assess take-up rates, savings to administrative costs and utilization. In addition, the study will be supplemented by qualitative interviews.

Publications

The Secrets of Massachusetts' Success: Why 97 Percent of State Residents Have Health Coverage
(November 2009, Issue Brief)

The Secrets of Massachusetts' Success: Why 97 Percent of State Residents Have Health Coverage
(November 2009, Report)