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November 1, 2006 | Program Result
Although many people leaving welfare under the 1996 federal welfare reform legislation retained eligibility for such programs, studies suggested that from one-half to two-thirds were losing these benefits.
March 30, 2005 | Program Result
The Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government, the public policy research arm of the State University of New York, studied the effects of state implementation of welfare reform on Medicaid enrollment among low-income adults and children.
November 28, 2005 | Program Result
Researchers from the University of Michigan, Pennsylvania State University and the University of Chicago analyzed the relationships among substance abuse, mental health problems, welfare and employment.
December 1, 2004 | Program Result
The 1996 federal Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (known as welfare reform) changed the focus of welfare from providing open-ended financial aid to providing transitional assistance while the head of household secures work.
February 5, 2007 | Program Result
RWJF designed Supporting Families After Welfare Reform: Access to Medicaid, SCHIP and Food Stamps to remove administrative obstacles that prevent low-income families from securing health and Food Stamp benefits.
National Program
Program to help states and large counties solve problems in eligibility processes that make it difficult for low-income families to access and retain Medicaid, the State Children's Health Insurance Program, or Food Stamps.
November 1, 2006 | Program Result
From 2002 to 2004, the San Bernardino County Human Services System sought to increase the number of individuals and families receiving Medicaid by 15 percent and State Children's Health Insurance Program benefits.
November 1, 2006 | Program Result
Although many people leaving welfare under the 1996 federal welfare reform legislation retained eligibility for such programs, studies suggested that from one-half to two-thirds were losing these benefits.