Methodology for Estimating the Impact of State Implementation of the Family Opportunity Act

Authors Comeau, M. , & other authors

Date 2006

Keywords CYSHCN, Medicaid Buy-In Programs, Medicaid/CHIP

The Family Opportunity Act (FOA) is a state option for creating a Medicaid Buy-in program for families raising children with disabilities whose income is too high for Medicaid but less than 300% of the federal poverty level (FPL). This policy brief provides a methodology for estimating the impact of FOA implementation.