How insurance benefits affect health and disability in low-income adults with diabetes.
The Implications of Insurance Benefit Design for Health and Disability Among Low Income Adults with Diabetes.
This study looks at how different types of health insurance can help low-income adults with Type 2 diabetes manage their health better by making medications and doctor visits more affordable, so they can stick to their treatment and feel better overall.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career 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-10830283 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how different insurance benefit designs impact the health and disability of low-income adults living with Type 2 diabetes. It employs advanced analytical methods, including quasi-experimental and microsimulation approaches, to evaluate the effects of reducing out-of-pocket costs for diabetes medications and healthcare appointments. By focusing on the socioeconomic factors that influence health outcomes, the study aims to identify effective strategies that can improve medication adherence and overall health management for this vulnerable population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are low-income adults aged 21 and older who are diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have Type 2 diabetes or those with higher socioeconomic status may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and reduced disability for low-income adults with diabetes by informing better insurance benefit designs.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that value-based insurance designs can improve health outcomes in privately insured individuals, suggesting potential for success in similar approaches for low-income populations.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- University of California Los Angeles — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Narain, Kimberly D — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Narain, Kimberly D
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.