Childhood Medicaid Eligibility Gain for Children Born in October versus September 1983 by Child Race
Average Gain (in Years) for Population | Percent Gaining Eligibility | Average Gain (in Years) for Children Gaining Eligibility | |
---|---|---|---|
All children | 0.42 | 9.24 | 4.53 |
Black children | 0.82 | 17.13 | 4.81 |
White children | 0.37 | 8.18 | 4.48 |
Note: Weighted average calculated using a sample of children aged zero to 17 in the 1981–88 March CPS and eligibility simulation methods detailed in the text.