Part I-V

Simulation of Medicaid and SCHIP Eligibility: Implications of Findings From 10 States

Appendix Tables

APPENDIX TABLE 1
COUNTABLE INCOME^a AND ELIGIBILITY AS OF JANUARY 1, 1999 FOR TWO CHILDREN IN A THREE PERSON FAMILY MOTHER WORKS FULLTIME AT THE MINIMUM WAGE ($993 IN MONTHLY EARNINGS) AND HAS AVERAGE MONTHLY CHILD CARE EXPENSES^b
	Alabama	Arkansas	California	Colorado	Connecticut	Florida	Massachusetts	Michigan	New Jersey	New York
Simulated Countable Income for a Family of Three
TANF	$569	$744	$853	$853	$803	$903	$449	$678	$943	$678
1931	$678	$744	$678	$678	$803	$853	$993	$678	$678	$678
Poverty	$678	$678	$678	$768	$628	$678	$993	$678	$678	$678
M-SCHIP	$678	$678	$678	NP	$628	$678	$993	$678	$678	$678
S-SCHIP	$993	$943^c	$993	$563	$628	Healthy Kids: $993 MediKids: $678	$993	$728	$993	$903
Program eligibility
Younger child (age 3)	Poverty	Poverty	1931	Poverty	TANF/1931	Poverty	1931	Poverty	Poverty	Poverty
Older child (age 9)	Poverty	Poverty	1931	Poverty	TANF/1931	Poverty	1931	Poverty	Poverty	Poverty
Source: MPR State Income Eligibility Requirements Database. Note: NP = No program ^aGross income minus any disregards for earnings, child care expenses, child support payments received by the family. ^bFamily composition assumes two children ages three and nine, the mother works 40 hours/ week at minimum wage ($5.15/hour), which is equivalent to $993 in monthly earnings or 86 percent of the 1999 Federal poverty level. Average monthly child care expenses of $329/month are based on estimates of the national average child care expenses paid by non-poor households (Casper 1995) and the family receives $100 a month in child support and qualifies for any child support disregard. Family has no other countable income. ^cThis income level is for the ARKids First program. The program is currently a 1115 Medicaid Waiver program, but the state plans to convert it into an S-SCHIP program.

APPENDIX TABLE 2

COUNTABLE INCOME^a AND ELIGIBILITY AS OF JANUARY 1, 1999 FOR TWO CHILDREN IN A THREE PERSON FAMILY MOTHER WORKS FULLTIME AT THE MINIMUM WAGE ($993 IN MONTHLY EARNINGS) AND HAS NO CHILD CARE EXPENSES^b

Alabama Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Florida Massachusetts Michigan New Jersey New York

Simulated Countable Income for a Family of Three

TANF $794 $794 $903 $903 $903 $903 $674 $903 $993 $903

1931 $903 $794 $903 $903 $903 $903 $993 $903 $903 $903

Poverty $903 $903 $903 $993 $903 $903 $993 $903 $903 $903

M-SCHIP $903 $903 $903 NP $903 $903 $993 $903 $903 $903

S-SCHIP $993 $993^c $993 $993 $903 Healthy Kids: $993 MediKids: $903 $993 $903 $993 $903

Program eligibility

Younger child
(age 3) Poverty Poverty Poverty Poverty Poverty Poverty 1931 Poverty Poverty Poverty

Older child
(age 9) Poverty Poverty Poverty Poverty Poverty Poverty 1931 Poverty Poverty Poverty

Source: MPR State Income Eligibility Requirements Database.
Note: NP = No program
^aGross income minus any disregards for earnings.
^bFamily composition assumes two children ages three and nine, the mother works 40 hours/week at minimum wage ($5.15/hour), which is equivalent to $993 in monthly earnings or 86 percent of the 1999 Federal poverty levels. The family does not qualify for any child care or child support disregards.
^cThis income level is for the ARKids First program. The program is currently a 1115 Medicaid Waiver program, but the state plans to convert it into an S-SCHIP program.

APPENDIX TABLE 2
COUNTABLE INCOME^a AND ELIGIBILITY AS OF JANUARY 1, 1999 FOR TWO CHILDREN IN A THREE PERSON FAMILY MOTHER WORKS FULLTIME AT THE MINIMUM WAGE ($993 IN MONTHLY EARNINGS) AND HAS NO CHILD CARE EXPENSES^b
	Alabama	Arkansas	California	Colorado	Connecticut	Florida	Massachusetts	Michigan	New Jersey	New York
Simulated Countable Income for a Family of Three
TANF	$794	$794	$903	$903	$903	$903	$674	$903	$993	$903
1931	$903	$794	$903	$903	$903	$903	$993	$903	$903	$903
Poverty	$903	$903	$903	$993	$903	$903	$993	$903	$903	$903
M-SCHIP	$903	$903	$903	NP	$903	$903	$993	$903	$903	$903
S-SCHIP	$993	$993^c	$993	$993	$903	Healthy Kids: $993 MediKids: $903	$993	$903	$993	$903
Program eligibility
Younger child (age 3)	Poverty	Poverty	Poverty	Poverty	Poverty	Poverty	1931	Poverty	Poverty	Poverty
Older child (age 9)	Poverty	Poverty	Poverty	Poverty	Poverty	Poverty	1931	Poverty	Poverty	Poverty
Source: MPR State Income Eligibility Requirements Database. Note: NP = No program ^aGross income minus any disregards for earnings. ^bFamily composition assumes two children ages three and nine, the mother works 40 hours/week at minimum wage ($5.15/hour), which is equivalent to $993 in monthly earnings or 86 percent of the 1999 Federal poverty levels. The family does not qualify for any child care or child support disregards. ^cThis income level is for the ARKids First program. The program is currently a 1115 Medicaid Waiver program, but the state plans to convert it into an S-SCHIP program.

APPENDIX TABLE 3

COUNTABLE INCOME^a AND ELIGIBILITY AS OF JANUARY 1, 1999 FOR TWO CHILDREN IN A THREE PERSON FAMILY MOTHER WORKS FULLTIME AT $7.00 PER HOUR ($1,313 IN MONTHLY EARNINGS) AND HAS AVERAGE MONTHLY CHILD CARE EXPENSES^b

Alabama Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Florida Massachusetts Michigan New Jersey New York

Simulated Countable Income for a Family of Three

TANF $826 $1,001 $1,173 $1,173 $1,123 $1,223 $706 $998 $1,263 $998

1931 $998 $1,001 $998 $998 $1,123 $1,173 $1,313 $998 $998 $998

Poverty $998 $998 $998 $1,088 $948 $998 $1,313 $998 $998 $998

M-SCHIP $998 $998 $998 NP $948 $998 $1,313 $998 $998 $998

S-SCHIP $1,313 $1,263^c $1,313 $884 $948 Healthy Kids: $1,313 MediKids: $998 $1,31 $1,048 $1,313 $1,223

Program eligibility

Younger child
(age 3) Poverty Poverty Poverty Poverty Poverty Poverty 1931 Poverty Poverty Poverty

Older child
(age 9) Poverty Poverty Poverty Poverty Poverty Poverty 1931 Poverty Poverty Poverty

Source: MPR State Income Eligibility Requirements Database.
Note: NP = No program
^aGross income minus any disregards for earnings, child care expenses, child support payments received by the family.
^bFamily composition assumes two children ages three and nine, the mother works 40 hours/ week at $7/hour, which is equivalent to $1,313 in monthly earnings or 114 percent of the 1999 Federal poverty level. Average monthly child care expenses of $329/month are based on estimates of the national average child care expenses paid by non-poor households (Casper 1995) and the family receives $100 a month in child support and qualifies for any child support disregard. Family has no other countable income.
^cThis income level is for the ARKids First program. The program is currently a 1115 Medicaid Waiver program, but the state plans to convert it into an S-SCHIP program.

APPENDIX TABLE 3
COUNTABLE INCOME^a AND ELIGIBILITY AS OF JANUARY 1, 1999 FOR TWO CHILDREN IN A THREE PERSON FAMILY MOTHER WORKS FULLTIME AT $7.00 PER HOUR ($1,313 IN MONTHLY EARNINGS) AND HAS AVERAGE MONTHLY CHILD CARE EXPENSES^b
	Alabama	Arkansas	California	Colorado	Connecticut	Florida	Massachusetts	Michigan	New Jersey	New York
Simulated Countable Income for a Family of Three
TANF	$826	$1,001	$1,173	$1,173	$1,123	$1,223	$706	$998	$1,263	$998
1931	$998	$1,001	$998	$998	$1,123	$1,173	$1,313	$998	$998	$998
Poverty	$998	$998	$998	$1,088	$948	$998	$1,313	$998	$998	$998
M-SCHIP	$998	$998	$998	NP	$948	$998	$1,313	$998	$998	$998
S-SCHIP	$1,313	$1,263^c	$1,313	$884	$948	Healthy Kids: $1,313 MediKids: $998	$1,31	$1,048	$1,313	$1,223
Program eligibility
Younger child (age 3)	Poverty	Poverty	Poverty	Poverty	Poverty	Poverty	1931	Poverty	Poverty	Poverty
Older child (age 9)	Poverty	Poverty	Poverty	Poverty	Poverty	Poverty	1931	Poverty	Poverty	Poverty
Source: MPR State Income Eligibility Requirements Database. Note: NP = No program ^aGross income minus any disregards for earnings, child care expenses, child support payments received by the family. ^bFamily composition assumes two children ages three and nine, the mother works 40 hours/ week at $7/hour, which is equivalent to $1,313 in monthly earnings or 114 percent of the 1999 Federal poverty level. Average monthly child care expenses of $329/month are based on estimates of the national average child care expenses paid by non-poor households (Casper 1995) and the family receives $100 a month in child support and qualifies for any child support disregard. Family has no other countable income. ^cThis income level is for the ARKids First program. The program is currently a 1115 Medicaid Waiver program, but the state plans to convert it into an S-SCHIP program.

APPENDIX TABLE 4

COUNTABLE INCOME^a AND ELIGIBILITY AS OF JANUARY 1, 1999 FOR TWO CHILDREN IN A THREE PERSON FAMILY MOTHER WORKS FULLTIME AT $7.00 PER HOUR ($1,313 IN MONTHLY EARNINGS) AND HAS NO CHILD CARE EXPENSES^b

Alabama Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Florida Massachusetts Michigan New Jersey New York

Simulated Countable Income for a Family of Three

TANF $1,051 $1,051 $1,223 $1,223 $1,223 $1,223 $931 $1,223 $1,313 $1,223

1931 $1,223 $1,051 $1,223 $1,223 $1,223 $1,223 $1,313 $1,223 $1,223 $1,223

Poverty $1,223 $1,223 $1,223 $1,313 $1,223 $1,223 $1,313 $1,223 $1,223 $1,223

M-SCHIP $1,223 $1,223 $1,223 NP $1,223 $1,223 $1,313 $1,223 $1,223 $1,223

S-SCHIP $1,313 $1,313^c $1,313 $1,313 $1,223 Healthy Kids: $1,313 MediKids: $1,223 $1,313 $1,223 $1,313 $1,223

Program eligibility

Younger child
(age 3) Poverty Poverty Poverty Poverty Poverty Poverty 1931 Poverty Poverty Poverty

Older child
(age 9) S-SCHIP ARKids S-SCHIP S-SCHIP Poverty S-SCHIP 1931 Poverty M-SCHIP S-SCHIP

Source: MPR State Income Eligibility Requirements Database.
Note: NP = No program
^aGross income minus any disregards for earnings.
^bFamily composition assumes two children ages three and nine, the mother works 40 hours/week at $7/hour, which is equivalent to $1,313 in monthly earnings or 114 percent of the 1999 Federal poverty level.. The family does not qualify for any child care or child support disregards.
^cThis income level is for the ARKids First program. The program is currently a 1115 Medicaid Waiver program, but the state plans to convert it into an S-SCHIP program.

APPENDIX TABLE 4
COUNTABLE INCOME^a AND ELIGIBILITY AS OF JANUARY 1, 1999 FOR TWO CHILDREN IN A THREE PERSON FAMILY MOTHER WORKS FULLTIME AT $7.00 PER HOUR ($1,313 IN MONTHLY EARNINGS) AND HAS NO CHILD CARE EXPENSES^b
	Alabama	Arkansas	California	Colorado	Connecticut	Florida	Massachusetts	Michigan	New Jersey	New York
Simulated Countable Income for a Family of Three
TANF	$1,051	$1,051	$1,223	$1,223	$1,223	$1,223	$931	$1,223	$1,313	$1,223
1931	$1,223	$1,051	$1,223	$1,223	$1,223	$1,223	$1,313	$1,223	$1,223	$1,223
Poverty	$1,223	$1,223	$1,223	$1,313	$1,223	$1,223	$1,313	$1,223	$1,223	$1,223
M-SCHIP	$1,223	$1,223	$1,223	NP	$1,223	$1,223	$1,313	$1,223	$1,223	$1,223
S-SCHIP	$1,313	$1,313^c	$1,313	$1,313	$1,223	Healthy Kids: $1,313 MediKids: $1,223	$1,313	$1,223	$1,313	$1,223
Program eligibility
Younger child (age 3)	Poverty	Poverty	Poverty	Poverty	Poverty	Poverty	1931	Poverty	Poverty	Poverty
Older child (age 9)	S-SCHIP	ARKids	S-SCHIP	S-SCHIP	Poverty	S-SCHIP	1931	Poverty	M-SCHIP	S-SCHIP
Source: MPR State Income Eligibility Requirements Database. Note: NP = No program ^aGross income minus any disregards for earnings. ^bFamily composition assumes two children ages three and nine, the mother works 40 hours/week at $7/hour, which is equivalent to $1,313 in monthly earnings or 114 percent of the 1999 Federal poverty level.. The family does not qualify for any child care or child support disregards. ^cThis income level is for the ARKids First program. The program is currently a 1115 Medicaid Waiver program, but the state plans to convert it into an S-SCHIP program.

APPENDIX TABLE 5

COUNTABLE INCOME^a AND ELIGIBILITY AS OF JANUARY 1, 1999 FOR A FIVE YEAR OLD CHILD IN A THREE PERSON FAMILY WITH TWO EARNERS AND MONTHLY GROSS INCOME OF $1,157 (100 percent of 1999 FPL) AND AVERAGE MONTHLY CHILD CARE EXPENSES^b

Alabama Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Florida Massachusetts Michigan New Jersey New York

Simulated Countable Income for a Family of Three with Two Earners

TANF $750 $925 $977 $977 $977 $977 $630 $802 $1,157 $802

1931 $802 $925 $802 $802 $977 $977 $1,157 $802 $802 $802

Poverty $802 $802 $802 $982 $802 $802 $1,157 $802 $802 $802

M-SCHIP $802 $802 $802 NP $802 $802 $1,157 $802 $802 $802

S-SCHIP $1,157 $1,157^c $1,157 $827 $802 Healthy Kids: $1,157 MediKids: $802 $1,157 $802 $1,157 $977

Program eligibility

5 year old Poverty Poverty Poverty Poverty Poverty Poverty 1931 Poverty Poverty Poverty

Source: MPR State Income Eligibility Requirements Database.
Note:
NP = No program
FPL=Federal poverty level
^aGross income minus any disregards for earnings and child care expenses.
^bFamily composition assumes two earners and average monthly child care expenses of $329/month are based on estimates of the national average for child care expenses paid by non-poor households (Casper 1995).
^cThis income level is for the ARKids First program. The program is currently a 1115 Medicaid Waiver program, but the state plans to convert it into an S-SCHIP program.

APPENDIX TABLE 5
COUNTABLE INCOME^a AND ELIGIBILITY AS OF JANUARY 1, 1999 FOR A FIVE YEAR OLD CHILD IN A THREE PERSON FAMILY WITH TWO EARNERS AND MONTHLY GROSS INCOME OF $1,157 (100 percent of 1999 FPL) AND AVERAGE MONTHLY CHILD CARE EXPENSES^b
	Alabama	Arkansas	California	Colorado	Connecticut	Florida	Massachusetts	Michigan	New Jersey	New York
Simulated Countable Income for a Family of Three with Two Earners
TANF	$750	$925	$977	$977	$977	$977	$630	$802	$1,157	$802
1931	$802	$925	$802	$802	$977	$977	$1,157	$802	$802	$802
Poverty	$802	$802	$802	$982	$802	$802	$1,157	$802	$802	$802
M-SCHIP	$802	$802	$802	NP	$802	$802	$1,157	$802	$802	$802
S-SCHIP	$1,157	$1,157^c	$1,157	$827	$802	Healthy Kids: $1,157 MediKids: $802	$1,157	$802	$1,157	$977
Program eligibility
5 year old	Poverty	Poverty	Poverty	Poverty	Poverty	Poverty	1931	Poverty	Poverty	Poverty
Source: MPR State Income Eligibility Requirements Database. Note: NP = No program FPL=Federal poverty level ^aGross income minus any disregards for earnings and child care expenses. ^bFamily composition assumes two earners and average monthly child care expenses of $329/month are based on estimates of the national average for child care expenses paid by non-poor households (Casper 1995). ^cThis income level is for the ARKids First program. The program is currently a 1115 Medicaid Waiver program, but the state plans to convert it into an S-SCHIP program.

APPENDIX TABLE 6

COUNTABLE INCOME^a AND ELIGIBILITY AS OF JANUARY 1, 1999 FOR A FIVE YEAR OLD CHILD IN A THREE PERSON FAMILY WITH TWO EARNERS AND MONTHLY GROSS INCOME OF $1,735 (150 percent of 1999 FPL) AND AVERAGE MONTHLY CHILD CARE EXPENSES^b

Alabama Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Florida Massachusetts Michigan New Jersey New York

Simulated Countable Income for a Family of Three with Two Earners

TANF $1,213 $1,388 $1,555 $1,555 $1,555 $1,555 $1,093 $1,380 $1,735 $1,380

1931 $1,380 $1,388 $1,380 $1,380 $1,555 $1,555 $1,735 $1,380 $1,380 $1,380

Poverty $1,380 $1,380 $1,380 $1,560 $1,380 $1,380 $1,735 $1,380 $1,380 $1,380

M-SCHIP $1,380 $1,380 $1,380 NP $1,380 $1,380 $1,735 $1,380 $1,380 $1,380

S-SCHIP $1,735 $1,735^c $1,735 $1,406 $1,380 Healthy Kids: $1,735 MediKids: $1,350 $1,735 $1,380 $1,735 $1,555

Program eligibility

5 year old Poverty Poverty Poverty S-SCHIP Poverty Poverty M-SCHIP Poverty Poverty Poverty

Source: MPR State Income Eligibility Requirements Database.
Note:
NP = No program
FPL=Federal poverty level
^aGross income minus any disregards for earnings and child care expenses.
^bFamily composition assumes two earners and average monthly child care expenses of $329/month are based on estimates of the national average child care expenses paid by non-poor households (Casper 1995).
^cThis income level is for the ARKids First program. The program is currently a 1115 Medicaid Waiver program, but the state plans to convert it into an S-SCHIP program.

APPENDIX TABLE 6
COUNTABLE INCOME^a AND ELIGIBILITY AS OF JANUARY 1, 1999 FOR A FIVE YEAR OLD CHILD IN A THREE PERSON FAMILY WITH TWO EARNERS AND MONTHLY GROSS INCOME OF $1,735 (150 percent of 1999 FPL) AND AVERAGE MONTHLY CHILD CARE EXPENSES^b
	Alabama	Arkansas	California	Colorado	Connecticut	Florida	Massachusetts	Michigan	New Jersey	New York
Simulated Countable Income for a Family of Three with Two Earners
TANF	$1,213	$1,388	$1,555	$1,555	$1,555	$1,555	$1,093	$1,380	$1,735	$1,380
1931	$1,380	$1,388	$1,380	$1,380	$1,555	$1,555	$1,735	$1,380	$1,380	$1,380
Poverty	$1,380	$1,380	$1,380	$1,560	$1,380	$1,380	$1,735	$1,380	$1,380	$1,380
M-SCHIP	$1,380	$1,380	$1,380	NP	$1,380	$1,380	$1,735	$1,380	$1,380	$1,380
S-SCHIP	$1,735	$1,735^c	$1,735	$1,406	$1,380	Healthy Kids: $1,735 MediKids: $1,350	$1,735	$1,380	$1,735	$1,555
Program eligibility
5 year old	Poverty	Poverty	Poverty	S-SCHIP	Poverty	Poverty	M-SCHIP	Poverty	Poverty	Poverty
Source: MPR State Income Eligibility Requirements Database. Note: NP = No program FPL=Federal poverty level ^aGross income minus any disregards for earnings and child care expenses. ^bFamily composition assumes two earners and average monthly child care expenses of $329/month are based on estimates of the national average child care expenses paid by non-poor households (Casper 1995). ^cThis income level is for the ARKids First program. The program is currently a 1115 Medicaid Waiver program, but the state plans to convert it into an S-SCHIP program.

APPENDIX TABLE 7

COUNTABLE INCOME^a AND ELIGIBILITY AS OF JANUARY 1, 1999 FOR A FIVE YEAR OLD CHILD IN A THREE PERSON FAMILY WITH TWO EARNERS AND MONTHLY GROSS INCOME OF $2,313 (200 percent of 1999 FPL) AND AVERAGE MONTHLY CHILD CARE EXPENSES^b

Alabama Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Florida Massachusetts Michigan New Jersey New York

Simulated Countable Income for a Family of Three with Two Earners

TANF $1,676 $1,851 $2,133 $2,133 $2,133 $2,133 $1,556 $1,958 $2,313 $1,958

1931 $1,958 $1,851 $1,958 $1,958 $2,133 $2,133 $2,313 $1,958 $1,958 $1,958

Poverty $1,958 $1,958 $1,958 $2,138 $1,958 $1,958 $2,313 $1,958 $1,958 $1,958

M-SCHIP $1,958 $1,958 $1,958 NP $1,958 $1,958 $2,313 $1,958 $1,958 $1,958

S-SCHIP $2,313 $2,313^c $2,313 $1,984 $1,958 Healthy Kids: $2,313 MediKids: $1,958 $2,313 $1,958 $2,313 $2,133

Program eligibility

5 year old S-SCHIP ARKids S-SCHIP S-SCHIP Poverty S-SCHIP S-SCHIP S-SCHIP S-SCHIP S-SCHIP

Source: MPR State Income Eligibility Requirements Database.
Note:
NP = No program
FPL=Federal poverty level
^aGross income minus any disregards for earnings and child care expenses.
^bFamily composition assumes two earners and average monthly child care expenses of $329/month are based on estimates of the national average child care expenses paid by non-poor households (Casper 1995).
^cThis income level is for the ARKids First program. The program is currently a 1115 Medicaid Waiver program, but the state plans to convert it into an S-SCHIP program.

APPENDIX TABLE 7
COUNTABLE INCOME^a AND ELIGIBILITY AS OF JANUARY 1, 1999 FOR A FIVE YEAR OLD CHILD IN A THREE PERSON FAMILY WITH TWO EARNERS AND MONTHLY GROSS INCOME OF $2,313 (200 percent of 1999 FPL) AND AVERAGE MONTHLY CHILD CARE EXPENSES^b
	Alabama	Arkansas	California	Colorado	Connecticut	Florida	Massachusetts	Michigan	New Jersey	New York
Simulated Countable Income for a Family of Three with Two Earners
TANF	$1,676	$1,851	$2,133	$2,133	$2,133	$2,133	$1,556	$1,958	$2,313	$1,958
1931	$1,958	$1,851	$1,958	$1,958	$2,133	$2,133	$2,313	$1,958	$1,958	$1,958
Poverty	$1,958	$1,958	$1,958	$2,138	$1,958	$1,958	$2,313	$1,958	$1,958	$1,958
M-SCHIP	$1,958	$1,958	$1,958	NP	$1,958	$1,958	$2,313	$1,958	$1,958	$1,958
S-SCHIP	$2,313	$2,313^c	$2,313	$1,984	$1,958	Healthy Kids: $2,313 MediKids: $1,958	$2,313	$1,958	$2,313	$2,133
Program eligibility
5 year old	S-SCHIP	ARKids	S-SCHIP	S-SCHIP	Poverty	S-SCHIP	S-SCHIP	S-SCHIP	S-SCHIP	S-SCHIP
Source: MPR State Income Eligibility Requirements Database. Note: NP = No program FPL=Federal poverty level ^aGross income minus any disregards for earnings and child care expenses. ^bFamily composition assumes two earners and average monthly child care expenses of $329/month are based on estimates of the national average child care expenses paid by non-poor households (Casper 1995). ^cThis income level is for the ARKids First program. The program is currently a 1115 Medicaid Waiver program, but the state plans to convert it into an S-SCHIP program.

APPENDIX TABLE 8

COUNTABLE INCOME^a AND ELIGIBILITY AS OF JANUARY 1, 1999 FOR A FIVE YEAR OLD CHILD IN A THREE PERSON FAMILY WITH TWO EARNERS AND MONTHLY GROSS INCOME OF $2,892 (250 percent of 1999 FPL) AND AVERAGE MONTHLY CHILD CARE EXPENSES^b

Alabama Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Florida Massachusetts Michigan New Jersey New York

Simulated Countable Income for a Family of Three with Two Earners

TANF $2,138 $2,313 $2,712 $2,712 $2,712 $2,712 $2,018 $2,537 $2,892 $2,537

1931 $2,537 $2,313 $2,537 $2,537 $2,712 $2,712 $2,892 $2,537 $2,537 $2,537

Poverty $2,537 $2,537 $2,537 $2,717 $2,537 $2,537 $2,892 $2,537 $2,537 $2,537

M-SCHIP $2,537 $2,537 $2,537 NP $2,537 $2,537 $2,892 $2,537 $2,537 $2,537

S-SCHIP $2,892 $2,892^c $2,892 $2,562 $2,537 Healthy Kids: $2,892 MediKids: $2,537 $2,892 $2,537 $2,892 $2,712

Program eligibility

5 year old Not eligible Not eligible Not eligible Not eligible S-SCHIP Not eligible Not eligible Not eligible Not eligible Not eligible

Source: MPR State Income Eligibility Requirements Database.
Note:
NP = No program
FPL=Federal poverty level
^aGross income minus any disregards for earnings and child care expenses.
^bFamily composition assumes two earners and average monthly child care expenses of $329/month are based on estimates of the national average child care expenses paid by non-poor households (Casper 1995).
^cThis income level is for the ARKids First program. The program is currently a 1115 Medicaid Waiver program, but the state plans to convert it into an S-SCHIP program.

APPENDIX TABLE 8
COUNTABLE INCOME^a AND ELIGIBILITY AS OF JANUARY 1, 1999 FOR A FIVE YEAR OLD CHILD IN A THREE PERSON FAMILY WITH TWO EARNERS AND MONTHLY GROSS INCOME OF $2,892 (250 percent of 1999 FPL) AND AVERAGE MONTHLY CHILD CARE EXPENSES^b
	Alabama	Arkansas	California	Colorado	Connecticut	Florida	Massachusetts	Michigan	New Jersey	New York
Simulated Countable Income for a Family of Three with Two Earners
TANF	$2,138	$2,313	$2,712	$2,712	$2,712	$2,712	$2,018	$2,537	$2,892	$2,537
1931	$2,537	$2,313	$2,537	$2,537	$2,712	$2,712	$2,892	$2,537	$2,537	$2,537
Poverty	$2,537	$2,537	$2,537	$2,717	$2,537	$2,537	$2,892	$2,537	$2,537	$2,537
M-SCHIP	$2,537	$2,537	$2,537	NP	$2,537	$2,537	$2,892	$2,537	$2,537	$2,537
S-SCHIP	$2,892	$2,892^c	$2,892	$2,562	$2,537	Healthy Kids: $2,892 MediKids: $2,537	$2,892	$2,537	$2,892	$2,712
Program eligibility
5 year old	Not eligible	Not eligible	Not eligible	Not eligible	S-SCHIP	Not eligible	Not eligible	Not eligible	Not eligible	Not eligible
Source: MPR State Income Eligibility Requirements Database. Note: NP = No program FPL=Federal poverty level ^aGross income minus any disregards for earnings and child care expenses. ^bFamily composition assumes two earners and average monthly child care expenses of $329/month are based on estimates of the national average child care expenses paid by non-poor households (Casper 1995). ^cThis income level is for the ARKids First program. The program is currently a 1115 Medicaid Waiver program, but the state plans to convert it into an S-SCHIP program.

APPENDIX TABLE 9

COUNTABLE INCOME^a AND ELIGIBILITY AS OF JANUARY 1, 1999 FOR A 17 YEAR OLD CHILD IN A THREE PERSON FAMILY WITH TWO EARNERS AND MONTHLY GROSS INCOME OF $1,157 (100 percent of 1999 FPL)^b

Alabama Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Florida Massachusetts Michigan New Jersey New York

Simulated Countable Income for a Family of Three with Two Earners

TANF $925 $925 $977 $977 $977 $977 $805 $977 $1,157 $977

1931 $977 $925 $977 $977 $977 $977 $1,157 $977 $977 $977

Poverty $977 $977 $977 $1,157 $977 $977 $1,157 $977 $977 $977

M-SCHIP $977 $977 $997 NP $977 $977 $1,157 $977 $977 $977

S-SCHIP $1,157 $1,157^c $1,157 $1,157 $977 Healthy Kids: $1,157 MediKids: $977 $1,157 $977 $1,157 $977

Program eligibility

5 year old M-SCHIP Poverty M-SCHIP S-SCHIP Poverty M-SCHIP 1931 Poverty M-SCHIP M-SCHIP

Source: MPR State Income Eligibility Requirements Database.
Note:
NP = No program
FPL=Federal poverty level
^aGross income minus any disregards for earnings and child care expenses.
^bFamily composition assumes two earners.
^cThis income level is for the ARKids First program. The program is currently a 1115 Medicaid Waiver program, but the state plans to convert it into an S-SCHIP program.

APPENDIX TABLE 9
COUNTABLE INCOME^a AND ELIGIBILITY AS OF JANUARY 1, 1999 FOR A 17 YEAR OLD CHILD IN A THREE PERSON FAMILY WITH TWO EARNERS AND MONTHLY GROSS INCOME OF $1,157 (100 percent of 1999 FPL)^b
	Alabama	Arkansas	California	Colorado	Connecticut	Florida	Massachusetts	Michigan	New Jersey	New York
Simulated Countable Income for a Family of Three with Two Earners
TANF	$925	$925	$977	$977	$977	$977	$805	$977	$1,157	$977
1931	$977	$925	$977	$977	$977	$977	$1,157	$977	$977	$977
Poverty	$977	$977	$977	$1,157	$977	$977	$1,157	$977	$977	$977
M-SCHIP	$977	$977	$997	NP	$977	$977	$1,157	$977	$977	$977
S-SCHIP	$1,157	$1,157^c	$1,157	$1,157	$977	Healthy Kids: $1,157 MediKids: $977	$1,157	$977	$1,157	$977
Program eligibility
5 year old	M-SCHIP	Poverty	M-SCHIP	S-SCHIP	Poverty	M-SCHIP	1931	Poverty	M-SCHIP	M-SCHIP
Source: MPR State Income Eligibility Requirements Database. Note: NP = No program FPL=Federal poverty level ^aGross income minus any disregards for earnings and child care expenses. ^bFamily composition assumes two earners. ^cThis income level is for the ARKids First program. The program is currently a 1115 Medicaid Waiver program, but the state plans to convert it into an S-SCHIP program.

APPENDIX TABLE 10

COUNTABLE INCOME^a AND ELIGIBILITY AS OF JANUARY 1, 1999 FOR A 17 YEAR OLD CHILD IN A THREE PERSON FAMILY WITH TWO EARNERS AND MONTHLY GROSS INCOME OF $1,735 (150 percent of 1999 FPL)^b

Alabama Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Florida Massachusetts Michigan New Jersey New York

Simulated Countable Income for a Family of Three with Two Earners

TANF $1,388 $1,388 $1,555 $1,555 $1,555 $1,555 $1,268 $1,555 $1,735 $1,555

1931 $1,555 $1,388 $1,555 $1,555 $1,555 $1,555 $1,735 $1,555 $1,555 $1,555

Poverty $1,555 $1,555 $1,555 $1,735 $1,555 $1,555 $1,735 $1,555 $1,555 $1,555

M-SCHIP $1,555 $1,555 $1,555 NP $1,555 $1,555 $1,735 $1,555 $1,555 $1,555

S-SCHIP $1,735 $1,735^c $1,735 $1,735 $1,555 Healthy Kids: $1,735 MediKids: $1,555 $1,735 $1,555 $1,735 $1,555

Program eligibility

17 year old S-SCHIP ARKids S-SCHIP S-SCHIP M-SCHIP S-SCHIP M-SCHIP M-SCHIP S-SCHIP S-SCHIP

Source: MPR State Income Eligibility Requirements Database.
Note:
NP = No program
FPL=Federal poverty level
^aGross income minus any disregards for earnings and child care expenses.
^bFamily composition assumes two earners.
^cThis income level is for the ARKids First program. The program is currently a 1115 Medicaid Waiver program, but the state plans to convert it into an S-SCHIP program.

APPENDIX TABLE 10
COUNTABLE INCOME^a AND ELIGIBILITY AS OF JANUARY 1, 1999 FOR A 17 YEAR OLD CHILD IN A THREE PERSON FAMILY WITH TWO EARNERS AND MONTHLY GROSS INCOME OF $1,735 (150 percent of 1999 FPL)^b
	Alabama	Arkansas	California	Colorado	Connecticut	Florida	Massachusetts	Michigan	New Jersey	New York
Simulated Countable Income for a Family of Three with Two Earners
TANF	$1,388	$1,388	$1,555	$1,555	$1,555	$1,555	$1,268	$1,555	$1,735	$1,555
1931	$1,555	$1,388	$1,555	$1,555	$1,555	$1,555	$1,735	$1,555	$1,555	$1,555
Poverty	$1,555	$1,555	$1,555	$1,735	$1,555	$1,555	$1,735	$1,555	$1,555	$1,555
M-SCHIP	$1,555	$1,555	$1,555	NP	$1,555	$1,555	$1,735	$1,555	$1,555	$1,555
S-SCHIP	$1,735	$1,735^c	$1,735	$1,735	$1,555	Healthy Kids: $1,735 MediKids: $1,555	$1,735	$1,555	$1,735	$1,555
Program eligibility
17 year old	S-SCHIP	ARKids	S-SCHIP	S-SCHIP	M-SCHIP	S-SCHIP	M-SCHIP	M-SCHIP	S-SCHIP	S-SCHIP
Source: MPR State Income Eligibility Requirements Database. Note: NP = No program FPL=Federal poverty level ^aGross income minus any disregards for earnings and child care expenses. ^bFamily composition assumes two earners. ^cThis income level is for the ARKids First program. The program is currently a 1115 Medicaid Waiver program, but the state plans to convert it into an S-SCHIP program.

APPENDIX TABLE 11

COUNTABLE INCOME^a AND ELIGIBILITY AS OF JANUARY 1, 1999 FOR A 17 YEAR OLD CHILD IN A THREE PERSON FAMILY WITH TWO EARNERS AND MONTHLY GROSS INCOME OF $2,313 (200 percent of 1999 FPL)^b

Alabama Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Florida Massachusetts Michigan New Jersey New York

Simulated Countable Income for a Family of Three with Two Earners

TANF $1,851 $1,851 $2,133 $2,133 $2,133 $2,133 $1,731 $2,133 $2,313 $2,133

1931 $2,133 $1,851 $2,133 $2,133 $2,133 $2,133 $2,313 $2,133 $2,133 $2,133

Poverty $2,133 $2,133 $2,133 $2,313 $2,133 $2,133 $2,313 $2,133 $2,133 $2,133

M-SCHIP $2,133 $2,133 $2,133 NP $2,133 $2,133 $2,313 $2,133 $2,133 $2,133

S-SCHIP $2,313 $2,313^c $2,313 $2,313 $2,133 Healthy Kids: $2,313 MediKids: $2,133 $2,313 $2,133 $2,313 $2,133

Program eligibility

17 year old S-SCHIP ARKids S-SCHIP S-SCHIP M-SCHIP S-SCHIP S-SCHIP S-SCHIP S-SCHIP S-SCHIP

Source: MPR State Income Eligibility Requirements Database.
Note:
NP = No program
FPL=Federal poverty level
^aGross income minus any disregards for earnings and child care expenses.
^bFamily composition assumes two earners.
^cThis income level is for the ARKids First program. The program is currently a 1115 Medicaid Waiver program, but the state plans to convert it into an S-SCHIP program.

APPENDIX TABLE 11
COUNTABLE INCOME^a AND ELIGIBILITY AS OF JANUARY 1, 1999 FOR A 17 YEAR OLD CHILD IN A THREE PERSON FAMILY WITH TWO EARNERS AND MONTHLY GROSS INCOME OF $2,313 (200 percent of 1999 FPL)^b
	Alabama	Arkansas	California	Colorado	Connecticut	Florida	Massachusetts	Michigan	New Jersey	New York
Simulated Countable Income for a Family of Three with Two Earners
TANF	$1,851	$1,851	$2,133	$2,133	$2,133	$2,133	$1,731	$2,133	$2,313	$2,133
1931	$2,133	$1,851	$2,133	$2,133	$2,133	$2,133	$2,313	$2,133	$2,133	$2,133
Poverty	$2,133	$2,133	$2,133	$2,313	$2,133	$2,133	$2,313	$2,133	$2,133	$2,133
M-SCHIP	$2,133	$2,133	$2,133	NP	$2,133	$2,133	$2,313	$2,133	$2,133	$2,133
S-SCHIP	$2,313	$2,313^c	$2,313	$2,313	$2,133	Healthy Kids: $2,313 MediKids: $2,133	$2,313	$2,133	$2,313	$2,133
Program eligibility
17 year old	S-SCHIP	ARKids	S-SCHIP	S-SCHIP	M-SCHIP	S-SCHIP	S-SCHIP	S-SCHIP	S-SCHIP	S-SCHIP
Source: MPR State Income Eligibility Requirements Database. Note: NP = No program FPL=Federal poverty level ^aGross income minus any disregards for earnings and child care expenses. ^bFamily composition assumes two earners. ^cThis income level is for the ARKids First program. The program is currently a 1115 Medicaid Waiver program, but the state plans to convert it into an S-SCHIP program.

APPENDIX TABLE 12

COUNTABLE INCOME^a AND ELIGIBILITY AS OF JANUARY 1, 1999 FOR A 17 YEAR OLD CHILD IN A THREE PERSON FAMILY WITH TWO EARNERS AND MONTHLY GROSS INCOME OF $2,892 (250 percent of 1999 FPL)^b

Alabama Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Florida Massachusetts Michigan New Jersey New York

Simulated Countable Income for a Family of Three with Two Earners

TANF $2,313 $2,313 $2,712 $2,712 $2,712 $2,712 $2,193 $2,712 $2,892 $2,712

1931 $2,712 $2,313 $2,712 $2,712 $2,712 $2,712 $2,892 $2,712 $2,712 $2,712

Poverty $2,712 $2,712 $2,712 $2,712 $2,712 $2,712 $2,892 $2,712 $2,712 $2,712

M-SCHIP $2,712 $2,712 $2,712 NP $2,712 $2,712 $2,892 $2,712 $2,712 $2,712

S-SCHIP $2,892 $2,892^c $2,892 $2,892 $2,712 Healthy Kids: $2,892 MediKids: $2,712 $2,892 $2,712 $2,892 $2,712

Program eligibility

17 year old Not eligible Not eligible Not eligible Not eligible S-SCHIP Not eligible Not eligible Not eligible Not eligible Not eligible

Source: MPR State Income Eligibility Requirements Database.
Note:
NP = No program
FPL=Federal poverty level
^aGross income minus any disregards for earnings and child care expenses.
^bFamily composition assumes two earners.
^cThis income level is for the ARKids First program. The program is currently a 1115 Medicaid Waiver program, but the state plans to convert it into an S-SCHIP program.

APPENDIX TABLE 12
COUNTABLE INCOME^a AND ELIGIBILITY AS OF JANUARY 1, 1999 FOR A 17 YEAR OLD CHILD IN A THREE PERSON FAMILY WITH TWO EARNERS AND MONTHLY GROSS INCOME OF $2,892 (250 percent of 1999 FPL)^b
	Alabama	Arkansas	California	Colorado	Connecticut	Florida	Massachusetts	Michigan	New Jersey	New York
Simulated Countable Income for a Family of Three with Two Earners
TANF	$2,313	$2,313	$2,712	$2,712	$2,712	$2,712	$2,193	$2,712	$2,892	$2,712
1931	$2,712	$2,313	$2,712	$2,712	$2,712	$2,712	$2,892	$2,712	$2,712	$2,712
Poverty	$2,712	$2,712	$2,712	$2,712	$2,712	$2,712	$2,892	$2,712	$2,712	$2,712
M-SCHIP	$2,712	$2,712	$2,712	NP	$2,712	$2,712	$2,892	$2,712	$2,712	$2,712
S-SCHIP	$2,892	$2,892^c	$2,892	$2,892	$2,712	Healthy Kids: $2,892 MediKids: $2,712	$2,892	$2,712	$2,892	$2,712
Program eligibility
17 year old	Not eligible	Not eligible	Not eligible	Not eligible	S-SCHIP	Not eligible	Not eligible	Not eligible	Not eligible	Not eligible
Source: MPR State Income Eligibility Requirements Database. Note: NP = No program FPL=Federal poverty level ^aGross income minus any disregards for earnings and child care expenses. ^bFamily composition assumes two earners. ^cThis income level is for the ARKids First program. The program is currently a 1115 Medicaid Waiver program, but the state plans to convert it into an S-SCHIP program.

References

Administration for Children and Families. "TANF Program, First Annual Report to Congress." Washington, DC: 1998.

Casper, L. "What does it cost to mind our preschoolers?" Current Population Reports. (Series P70-52). Washington, DC: U.S. Bureau of the Census. September 1995.

National Academy for State Health Policy. "Charting CHIP: Report of the First National Survey of the Children's Health Insurance Program." Portland, ME, April 1999.

Schirm, Allen L., and John L. Czajka. "State Estimates of Uninsured Children, January 1998." Draft Report submitted to the Assistant Secretary of Planning and Evaluation in the Office of the Secretary. Washington, DC: Mathematica Policy Research, Inc., March 8, 2000.

Part I-V

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Simulation of Medicaid and SCHIP Eligibility: Implications of Findings From 10 States

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