The disparate impact of the ACA-dependent expansion across population subgroups.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study presents evidence on how the dependent provision in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) differentially affected coverage for young adults across states and population subgroups.

Study design/methods/data

The data derive from the American Community Survey. Using a difference-in-difference design, we compare the target population (ages 19-25) with a control group (ages 26-29).

Principal findings

Net private health insurance coverage increased by 4.6 percentage points and overall coverage increased by 4.2 percentage points for people aged 19-25; more for Whites than non-White subgroups.

Conclusions and implications

Changes in coverage for states appear driven by demographics rather than the existence of prior dependent expansions by the state. Dispa

SUBMITTER: O'Hara B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3796102 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature