Table 13. Average charges and Medicaid payments for delivery hospitalization, by study group and maintenance assistance status: California, October 1983.
| Study group and maintenance assistance status | Average charge for delivery | Average payment for delivery |
|---|---|---|
| Group 1 (short-term) | $4,071 | $2,497 |
| Group 2 (long-term) | 3,671 | 2,399 |
| Cash assistance1 | 3,913 | 2,537 |
| Medically needy2 | 3,579 | 2,247 |
| All others3 | 3,302 | 2,174 |
1
All categorically needy persons receiving AFDC or SSI cash assistance, most of whom were classified as AFDC adults (95.8 percent).
2
All persons meeting medically needy eligibility criteria, most of whom were classified as AFDC adults (77.9 percent).
3
A mix of categorically needy persons not receiving cash assistance and special optional coverage groups (i.e., refugee and State-only enrollees). Most of these mothers were classified as AFDC adults (95.8 percent).
NOTES: AFDC is Aid to Families with Dependent Children. SSI is Supplemental Security Income. Percents may not add to 100 because of rounding.
SOURCES: (Health Care Financing Administration, 1983-84.)