The Medicaid Buy-In Program: Quantitative Measures of Enrollment Trends and Participant Characteristics in 2002

October 2003 The Medicaid Buy-In Program: Quantitative Measures of Enrollment Trends and Participant Characteristics in 2002 The national Medicaid Buy-In program is part of an emerging system of initiatives designed to promote employment and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities. Under the federal legislation, states can amend their Medicaid programs to enable individuals with disabilities to obtain coverage for basic medical care and for special services, such as personal assistance, that can help them engage in productive work. By making health insurance more available and affordable, policymakers hope to (1) give an incentive for individuals with disabilities . . .