Impact of COVID-19 Medicaid changes on Marshallese migrants' healthcare access
Official title: Effects of COVID-19 Related Medicaid Policy Changes in the Marshallese COFA Migrant Population
Funded at Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis · NIH-11045169 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how new Medicaid rules during the COVID-19 pandemic are helping or making it harder for Marshallese migrants in Northwest Arkansas to get the healthcare they need, and it aims to gather their experiences to improve access to services in the future.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Little Rock, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $372,996 |
| NIH project number | 1R01HS029862-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11045169 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Marshallese COFA migrants residing in Northwest Arkansas who are affected by Medicaid policy changes.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not part of the Marshallese COFA migrant population or those living outside of Northwest Arkansas may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how changes in Medicaid policies due to the COVID-19 pandemic affect healthcare access for Marshallese migrants living in Northwest Arkansas. The study focuses on understanding the barriers and facilitators to healthcare enrollment and service utilization among this population, which has historically faced significant challenges in accessing Medicaid. By engaging with the Marshallese community, the research aims to collect primary data that will shed light on the effectiveness of recent policy changes. The findings could inform future healthcare policies and improve access for these migrants.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare access and outcomes for Marshallese COFA migrants.
How similar studies have gone: While this research addresses a specific population, similar studies on Medicaid policy impacts have shown potential for improving healthcare access in underserved communities.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis
Little Rock, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Andersen, Jennifer Audrey — Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis
- Study coordinator: Andersen, Jennifer Audrey
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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.