Consider Savings as Well as Costs
July 11, 2011 | Issue Brief
This report finds that state governments are likely to spend $92-129 billion less from 2014 to 2019 with implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
The Urban Institute produces a series of quick-strike issue briefs on health care coverage and quality issues in the United States. Browse the series below.
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The Health Status of New Medicaid Enrollees Under Health Reform
August 1, 2010 | Issue Brief
Brief provides a detailed look at the demographics and health characteristics of the new population now eligible for Medicaid under reform.
Uninsured Veterans and Family Members
March 25, 2013 | Issue Brief
Under the ACA many uninsured veterans and their spouses would be eligible for insurance coverage.
Will Health Care Reform Increase the Deficit and National Debt?
August 1, 2010 | Issue Brief
Brief examines how health reform law will affect the deficit.
What is the Evidence on Health Reform in Massachusetts and how Might the Lessons from Massachusetts Apply to National Health Reform?
June 1, 2010 | Issue Brief
Providing evidence of the possible gains under national health reform, Massachusetts' 2006 health reform initiative has improved health care access, use, affordability and quality.
What is the Impact of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) on the States?
June 1, 2010 | Issue Brief
The health reform law would mean a small increase in state spending on Medicaid through 2019 but would allow states to reduce current spending in several areas.
Progress Enrolling Children in Medicaid/CHIP
December 1, 2009 | Issue Brief
Brief from the Urban Institute examines the characteristics of the children who remain uninsured and the prospect for enrolling them in public coverage.