Investigating the impact of extended Medicaid coverage on maternal and infant health after childbirth
Official title: The Effects of the Medicaid Continuous Coverage Requirement during the Public Health Emergency on Postpartum Coverage and Maternal and Infant Care after Childbirth
Funded at Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences · NIH-11184956 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how extending Medicaid coverage during the public health emergency helps low-income moms and their babies get the healthcare they need after childbirth, especially during a time when many mothers face serious health risks.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 15, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $248,988 |
| NIH project number | 4R00HD111622-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11184956 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are low-income mothers and their infants, particularly those who are covered by Medicaid during the postpartum period.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not eligible for Medicaid or those who do not have postpartum healthcare needs may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research examines how extending Medicaid coverage during the public health emergency affects access to maternal and infant healthcare services for low-income populations. It focuses on the postpartum period, where many maternal deaths occur, and aims to understand the implications of Medicaid policies on healthcare access and outcomes. By analyzing claims data and employing advanced causal methods, the study seeks to generate evidence that can inform healthcare policy and improve health outcomes for mothers and infants.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved maternal and infant health outcomes by advocating for extended Medicaid coverage.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that extending Medicaid coverage can positively impact maternal health outcomes, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
Newark, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Eliason, Erica L — Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Eliason, Erica L
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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.