Table 1

Childhood Medicaid Eligibility Gain for Children Born in October versus September 1983 by Child Race

Average Gain (in Years) for PopulationPercent Gaining EligibilityAverage Gain (in Years) for Children Gaining Eligibility
All children0.429.244.53
Black children0.8217.134.81
White children0.378.184.48
  • 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.