How Medicare affects how long people live
Official title: The Impact of Medicare on Individual Longevity: Evidence from Medicare Introduction Using Big Data
Funded at Univ of Maryland, College Park · NIH-10791767 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how having Medicare affects how long older adults live, especially by comparing different income levels, to help us understand the long-term benefits of this program for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Maryland, College Park NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (College Park, United States) |
| Project start | March 1, 2023 |
| Project end | February 28, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $194,046 |
| NIH project number | 5R21AG080416-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10791767 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are older adults who are eligible for Medicare and may benefit from understanding its long-term effects on their health and longevity.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not eligible for Medicare or who are significantly younger than the typical Medicare age may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the long-term effects of Medicare on individual longevity, particularly focusing on how access to this program influences the lifespan of older adults. It aims to fill a gap in existing studies that have primarily looked at short-term impacts, by analyzing big data to assess the cumulative benefits of Medicare over a lifetime. The study will explore variations in longevity outcomes across different socioeconomic groups, providing a more nuanced understanding of Medicare's impact on health and longevity. By examining these factors, the research seeks to provide insights that could inform future healthcare policies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding of how Medicare contributes to longer life expectancy, potentially influencing healthcare policies and access for older adults.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that understanding long-term healthcare impacts can reveal significant insights, although this specific focus on Medicare's lifetime effects is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of Maryland, College Park
College Park, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yue, Dahai — Univ of Maryland, College Park
- Study coordinator: Yue, Dahai
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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.