DOI
10.4087/FOUNDATIONREVIEW-D-09-00050
Key Points
· Many social programs have a gap between the number of individuals eligible for services and the number enrolled.
· The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation implemented Covering Kids & Families to increase enrollment in Medicaid and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program.
· Grantees sought to increase enrollment by raising awareness among low-income families, simplifying the application process, and coordinating among programs.
· Funders are encouraged to consider the lifecycle of programs and organizations, the skills in coalition-building and working with public officials that are needed, and the need to fit political strategies with the local culture.
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Recommended Citation
Stevens, B., Dunleavy Hoag, S., & Wooldridge, J. (2010). Enrolling the Eligible: Lessons for Funders. The Foundation Review, 2(1). https://doi.org/10.4087/FOUNDATIONREVIEW-D-09-00050
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