Hb. Fox et al., MEDICAID MANAGED CARE POLICIES AFFECTING CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES -1995 AND 1996, Health care financing review, 18(4), 1997, pp. 23-36
The authors present findings fi om a study of State Medicaid man aged
care enrollment and benefit Policies in 1995 and 1996 for children wit
h disabilities. During this time the number of States serving children
through fully capitated plans grew by more than one-third, and enroll
ment of children receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments
and children in subsidized foster care increased Most States required
plans to provide all mandatory and most optional Medicaid services. A
lthough States have begun to make noticeable improvements in their con
tract language concerning medical necessity and the early and periodic
screening, diagnosis, and treatment (EPSDT) benefit, overall State gu
idance in these areas remains weak.