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Title: The Affordale Care Act, Dependent Health Insurance Coverage, and Young Adults' Health

Citation Type: Journal Article

Publication Year: 2014

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ISSN: 0038-0245

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Abstract: This study examines the consequences of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) dependent coverage provision for the health of U.S. young adults aged\-25. Using data from the Current Population SurveyMarch Supplement for the years 2007-2012 and ordered logistic regression analyses, we examine self-rated health and its association with dependent health insurance coverage for 19- to 25-year-olds and a comparison group of 28- to 34-year-olds before and after implementation of the ACA. Compared to 28- to 34-year-olds, results indicate the post-ACA period (2010-2011) is associated with increased access to dependent health insurance coverage and improved health for young adults aged 19-25 relative to the period before implementation (2008-2009). More than half of the difference in health improvement across age groups can be attributed to changes in dependent coverage. These results are the first to demonstrate a positive health benefit resulting from the implementation of the ACA.

Url: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/soin.12036/full

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Authors: Carlson, Daniel L.; Kail, Ben L.; Dreher, Marlaina; Lynch, Jamie L.

Periodical (Full): Sociological Inquiry

Issue: 2

Volume: 84

Pages: 191-209

Data Collections: IPUMS CPS

Topics: Health, Other

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