Medical Assistance Caseload
Compared to Total Population
- There have been several significant policy changes that have impacted the Medical Assistance caseload:
- July 1988: First Steps expansion for children and pregnant women.
- July 1994: Expansion to 200% federal poverty level (FPL) for children.
- August 1996-August 1997: unintentional drop in AFDC/TANF related component as a result of Welfare Reform.
- August 1999: TANF redetermination and reinstatement.
- April 2003 (and following): Changes in eligibility determination process.
Data Sources:
Last modified: December 14, 2007
E-mail: OFM.Forecasting@ofm.wa.gov
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