How Medicare and Medicaid policies affect contraceptive use for people with disabilities
Official title: Impact of Medicare and Medicaid coverage policies on contraceptive use among people with disabilities
Funded at Brown University · NIH-10997639 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how Medicare and Medicaid coverage affects the use of birth control for women with disabilities, aiming to understand the challenges they face when it comes to getting contraceptives, especially since Medicare doesn’t always cover them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brown University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $48,974 |
| NIH project number | 1F31HD116515-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10997639 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are women aged 20 to 49 with disabilities who are enrolled in Medicare or Medicaid.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have disabilities or are outside the age range of 20 to 49 may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how Medicare and Medicaid coverage policies influence contraceptive use among women with disabilities. It aims to understand the barriers faced by these women, particularly focusing on the lack of contraceptive coverage under Medicare. By analyzing claims data from various sources, the study will compare contraceptive use among women with disabilities enrolled in different insurance plans. The findings could highlight the impact of insurance coverage on reproductive health choices for this population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved contraceptive access and health outcomes for women with disabilities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has indicated that insurance coverage significantly affects contraceptive use, suggesting that this study's approach is grounded in established findings.
Where this research is happening
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Brown University
Providence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bellerose, Meghan Elizabeth — Brown University
- Study coordinator: Bellerose, Meghan Elizabeth
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.