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Medicaid Data-Sharing Boosted School Meal Participation in Maryland
Original: Study: Medicaid Direct Certification Increased School Meal Participation in Maryland Schools
A study from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found that Medicaid direct certification increased participation in school meal programs across Maryland schools. By using Medicaid records to automatically identify children eligible for free or reduced-price meals, more qualifying students were enrolled and began receiving school meals. Researchers say the approach could serve as a model for other states seeking to reduce hunger and improve nutrition among low-income students.
Why now: Policymakers and public health observers are interested in evidence that automatic enrollment through Medicaid data can expand access to school meals.
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Evidence
- Study: Medicaid Direct Certification Increased School Meal Participation in Maryland Schools · Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
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