Examining how Medicaid expansion during COVID-19 affects health coverage and access.
The Medicaid expansion in the age of COVID-19: Effects on coverage, access, use, financial stress, and health.
This study looks at how the growth of Medicaid during the COVID-19 pandemic has helped low-income families get affordable health insurance and better healthcare, especially for those who may have lost their jobs or belong to minority groups.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10904735 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how the expansion of Medicaid during the COVID-19 pandemic impacts access to affordable health insurance for low-income Americans. It focuses on understanding the effects of this expansion on insurance coverage, healthcare access, healthcare usage, financial stress, and overall health outcomes for both adults and children. The study will analyze data from various states to determine how these factors differ among disadvantaged populations, including racial minorities and those who have lost jobs due to the pandemic.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include low-income individuals and families, particularly those affected by job loss or health issues during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Not a fit: Patients who are not low-income or who live in states that have not expanded Medicaid may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and financial stability for low-income individuals by highlighting the importance of Medicaid expansion.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that Medicaid expansion can significantly improve access to healthcare and health outcomes, suggesting that this approach is supported by existing evidence.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- University of California Los Angeles — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Escarce, Jose Julio — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Escarce, Jose Julio
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.