@article{43ffaad2a32a47f6affea918a5070b39,
title = "Medicaid Coverage and Continuity for Juvenile Justice–Involved Youth",
abstract = "This study examined Medicaid coverage and continuity for youth with varying levels of justice system involvement and the impact of a policy change allowing Medicaid suspension, rather than termination. Data for this study were collected using a retrospective cohort design using arrest records and Medicaid enrollment tables for 20,688 youth. Age, gender, race/ethnicity, and deepest level of justice system involvement all were associated with time to de-enrollment from Medicaid. Suspension was associated with a small improvement in Medicaid continuity for justice-involved youth. In addition, youth with deeper levels of justice system involvement had faster time to de-enrollment. This study highlights the importance of maximizing opportunities to keep youth enrolled, as gaps in coverage will likely affect juveniles{\textquoteright} access to physical, mental, and behavioral health care.",
keywords = "Medicaid, juvenile justice, policy, public health, survival analysis",
author = "Anderson, {Valerie R.} and Fangqian Ouyang and Wanzhu Tu and Rosenman, {Marc B.} and Wiehe, {Sarah E.} and Aalsma, {Matthew C.}",
note = "Funding Information: The authors wish to thank the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning, the Marion County Superior Court, as well as the Marion County Sheriff{\textquoteright}s Office for their support in completing this project. Lastly, we would like to thank Andrew Alexander, Aaron Burgess, and Shawn Hoch for their help in the linking process. The authors disclosed receipt of the following financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article: This study was funded by grants from HRSA/MCHB R40MC08721, provided through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, Maternal and Child Health Research Program, as well as the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (R01HS022681). Funding Information: The authors disclosed receipt of the following financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article: This study was funded by grants from HRSA/MCHB R40MC08721, provided through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, Maternal and Child Health Research Program, as well as the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (R01HS022681). Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} The Author(s) 2019.",
year = "2019",
month = jan,
day = "1",
doi = "10.1177/1078345818820043",
language = "English (US)",
volume = "25",
pages = "45--54",
journal = "Journal of Correctional Health Care",
issn = "1078-3458",
publisher = "SAGE Publications Inc.",
number = "1",
}
