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Consumers' Experience in Massachusetts: Lessons for National Health Reform

September 1, 2009

Based on interviews, explores the impact of the state's 2006 healthcare reform on access to affordable coverage and on medical debt burdens. Discusses remaining issues and outlines lessons for national reform, including on the role of public programs.

2008 Health Insurance Survey of California Farm and Ranch Operators: Who Experiences Financial Hardship Because of Health Care Costs?

November 20, 2008

Analyzes factors affecting California farmers' and ranchers' likelihood of spending more than 10 percent of their income on health care or reporting financial hardship due to medical costs, including source of insurance. Discusses policy implications.

2007 Health Insurance Survey of Farm and Ranch Operators

September 18, 2008

Presents findings on the health insurance status of farmers and ranchers in the Great Plains states and the factors that raise their risk of spending 10 percent or more of their income on health care or reporting financial hardship due to medical costs.

2008 Health Insurance Survey of California Farm and Ranch Operators: Overview of Findings

May 31, 2008

Presents findings on the healthcare costs of the state's farmers and ranchers, including health status, insurance source, reason for uninsurance, healthcare expenditures, payment source, financial burden, and access to care. Discusses policy implications.