April 13, 2023

Racial Impact of Loss of Supplemental Medicaid Coverage

An April 10, a JAMA Network paper found that loss of Medicaid eligibility for individuals with incomes above 100% of the federal poverty level exacerbated health disparities already prevalent across racial identities. The study found that loss of coverage had an outsized effect on Black and Hispanic populations when compared with their White counterparts. Utilization and access to prescription drugs and outpatient services are also reviewed for the report. There was no meaningful effect on utilization for individuals identifying as White within the research. Read the full findings here.