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ERIC Number: EJ673628
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2003
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ISSN: ISSN-0009-4021
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Foster Care and Medicaid Managed Care.
Leslie, Laurel K.; Kelleher, Kelly J.; Burns, Barbara J.; Landsverk, John; Rolls, Jennifer A.
Child Welfare, v82 n3 p367-92 May-Jun 2003
Reviews issues surrounding the delivery of managed health care services to children in foster care. Details the unique characteristics of children in foster care, including limited medical histories upon entry into foster care, multiple health care needs, lack of a clearly identified medical care coordinator, and frequent placement changes. Describes the provision of insurance coverage for foster care children through Medicaid and solutions for meeting foster children's unique needs. (Author/KB)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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