Results of the Florida Healthy Kids Corporation's Experience

Families who contributed the monthly premium were more likely to access healthcare services than those who were not required to pay a monthly premium.

Of families who contributed to the monthly premium, 80 percent accessed at least one healthcare service within 12 months of enrollment.

Of families who were not required to pay a monthly premium, 55 percent accessed at least one healthcare service within 12 months of enrollment.

The Florida Healthy Kids Corporation determined from these data that families who contribute at least some portion of the monthly premium are more likely to access healthcare. However, additional time and data will be needed to assess the full impact of cost-sharing on enrollment and utilization given the multitude of factors that may be at work (self-selection into program of medically needy individuals, etc.).