Evaluating the effects of Medicaid programs for children with severe emotional challenges
Assessing the impacts of Medicaid Home and Community Based Waivers for children with Severe Emotional Disturbance
This study is looking at how Medicaid programs that help kids with serious emotional challenges can improve their access to mental health care and possibly reduce the need for long hospital stays, focusing on children aged 0-11.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas Arlington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Arlington, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11077793 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers impact the use of behavioral health care services and associated costs for children with Severe Emotional Disturbance (SED). It aims to understand whether these programs effectively reduce the need for long-term psychiatric care by providing alternative community-based support. The study will involve creating a comprehensive dataset to analyze the outcomes of these Medicaid policies and their effectiveness in improving access to care for affected children. By focusing on children aged 0-11, the research seeks to address significant gaps in existing knowledge about the benefits of these programs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 who have been diagnosed with Severe Emotional Disturbance and are eligible for Medicaid services.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have access to Medicaid or do not meet the criteria for Severe Emotional Disturbance may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to community-based behavioral health services for children with severe emotional disturbances.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited existing research on this specific approach, similar Medicaid waiver programs have shown promise in improving access to care for children with behavioral health needs.
Where this research is happening
Arlington, United States
- University of Texas Arlington — Arlington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Graaf, Genevieve — University of Texas Arlington
- Study coordinator: Graaf, Genevieve
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.