Discuss the rationale for the policy, how it was adopted (e.g., federal waivers, passage by state legislature), the funding structure, and (to the extent statistical data are available) its impact. ethical outcome based on evidence.
Examples of state innovations include Maryland’s hospital rate setting, Vermont’s single payer system, and Massachusetts’ health reforms
Submission Requirements:
The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation, and misspelling.
The paper is to be formatted per current APA style, 5-7 pages in length, excluding the title, abstract, and references page.
Incorporate a minimum of 5 current (published within last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work.
Journal articles and books should be referenced according to the current APA style.
Grading Rubric
Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric.
Final Essay/Paper Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Points
Identification of Main Issues/Problems
10 points DistinguishedIdentify and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the issues/problems.
8 points ExcellentIdentifies and demonstrate an accomplished understanding of most of issues/problems.
6 points FairIdentifies and demonstrate an acceptable understanding of most of issues/problems.
4 points PoorIdentifies and demonstrate an unacceptable understanding of most of issues/problems.
10 points
Analysis and Evaluation of Issues/Problems
10 points DistinguishedPresents an insightful, thorough analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.
8 points ExcellentPresents a thorough analysis and evaluation of most of the issues/problems.
6 points FairPresents a superficial or incomplete analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.
4 points PoorPresents unacceptable analysis and evaluation of issues/problems.
8 points ExcellentProvides a competent and interpretive responses to all issues/problems, and shows a moderate level of conceptual understanding.
6 points FairProvides a competent responses to all issues/problems, but lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.
4 points PoorProvides an unacceptable response to all issues/problems, and lacks interpretation and a moderate level of conceptual understanding.
10 points
Use of Citations to Course Readings and Additional Research/Literature
10 points DistinguishedEffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Exceptional use of citations and extended referencing.
8 points ExcellentEffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.
6 points FairIneffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. Moderate use of citations and extended referencing.
4 points PoorIneffectively uses the literature and other resources to inform their work. An unacceptable use of citations and extended referencing.
10 points
Writing Mechanics and APA Formatting Guidelines
10 points DistinguishedDemonstrate a high level of clarity, precision, and attention to detail. APA style is correct and writing is free of grammar and spelling errors.
8 points ExcellentDemonstrate a high level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.
6 points FairDemonstrate a moderate level of clarity. APA style and writing mechanics need more precision and attention to detail.
4 points PoorDemonstrates issues in writing and communicating clearly. APA style and writing mechanics need serious attention.
10 points
Requirements: 6 TO 7 PAGES
Answer preview
The state expanded eligibility for its Medicaid program MassHealth, by extending its coverage to children from families with income that is 300% below the federal poverty line (FPL). Massachusetts created commonwealth care, which allows eligible people (families with annual net income below 300% of FPL) to access subsidized health insurance. Under this health policy family with income below 150%, FPL, and no other income source have an option to choose a plan with low-cost sharing and with no monthly premiums. The monthly insurance premiums for families with an income between 150 and 300 % FPL are subsidized according to a sliding scale (Van der Wees, Zaslavsky, & Ayanian, 2013). Another program suggested under the new healthcare insurance reform was commonwealth choice, which makes a range of unsubsidized insurance plans available to employers with 50 employees and below.
Through this policy, Massachusetts broadened its insurance partnership program
