OBJECTIVES: This study examined the knowledge of and application for health-related welfare program provisions among beneficiaries with children who have chronic conditions. METHODS: We administered a survey to 143 parents of children aged 3 to 16 years with asthma or sickle cell anemia in 2 clinical settings. RESULTS: Respondents indicated incomplete knowledge of work requirements (69.9%) and work exemptions (50.3%). Applications for work exemptions were rare, even among Supplemental Security Income recipients (30%). CONCLUSIONS: Welfare beneficiaries with children who have chronic conditions show limited knowledge and use of program provisions, placing them at risk for penalties or benefit termination.
OBJECTIVES: This study examined the knowledge of and application for health-related welfare program provisions among beneficiaries with children who have chronic conditions. METHODS: We administered a survey to 143 parents of children aged 3 to 16 years with asthma or sickle cell anemia in 2 clinical settings. RESULTS: Respondents indicated incomplete knowledge of work requirements (69.9%) and work exemptions (50.3%). Applications for work exemptions were rare, even among Supplemental Security Income recipients (30%). CONCLUSIONS: Welfare beneficiaries with children who have chronic conditions show limited knowledge and use of program provisions, placing them at risk for penalties or benefit termination.
Authors: Lauren A Smith; Diana Romero; Pamela R Wood; Nina S Wampler; Wendy Chavkin; Paul H Wise Journal: Am J Public Health Date: 2002-09 Impact factor: 9.308