Target Population Topics Covered

Material current as of September 16, 1998.

Can existing data sources and new data collection methodologies be used to develop accurate baseline measurements of the size and characteristics of the SCHIP target population within a State?

A fundamental step for States acting to expand health insurance coverage for children through SCHIP is to gain an accurate picture of the size and characteristics of the program’s target population — uninsured children. Given that Title XXI legislation requires the development of State-level estimates of the target population, States will not only need knowledge of the general population of uninsured children, but also an accurate understanding of uninsured children within their jurisdiction. Collecting accurate baseline data on the size and characteristics of the uninsured child population is important in both SCHIP design decisions and in evaluating program impacts.

• Why Is the Target Population Important?
  • Show Me the National Profile - Population Size and Characteristics of Uninsured Children
  • Why Do Children Lack Health Insurance?

• Can National Data Sources Be Used to Generate State Estimates?
  • What Are the Advantages and Limitations in Employing the Current Population Survey?
  • How Can Current Population Surevey (CPS) Data Be Enhanced to Obtain More Accurate State Estimates?

• Talk to Me About Key Issues in the Development of State-Specific Baseline Surveys

• Show Me Some Examples of State Survey Efforts

• How Do Methodological and Research Design Issues Influence Estimates of the Number of Uninsured Children?
  • How Is Health Insurance Defined When Estimating Uninsured Populations?
  • Time Period Specifications
  • Data Collection
  • What Are Some Demographic Considerations in Reviewing/Generating Estimates?

• Target Population References

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