This report uses data from the 2011-2013 National Health Interview Survey to compare access to care in Medi-Cal to Medicaid programs in other states. On most measures, access to care Medi-Cal was comparable to Medicaid in other states after controlling for differences in health and socioeconomic status.

Medi-Cal Versus Medicaid in Other States: Comparing Access to Care

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