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Title: The Effects of the Massachusetts Health Reform on Incomeand Labor Force Participation

Citation Type: Journal Article

Publication Year: 2019

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Abstract: In 2006, Massachusetts passed the Massachusetts Health Reform, which has led to nearly universal health insurance coveragein the state. Using IPUMS USA census data, I estimatea difference-in-differencesregression withNewHampshire as my control state to consider the impact of the Massachusetts Health Reform on income and labor force participation. I find a significant increase in labor force participation butno significant change inincome. The lack of a decrease in income establishes that the Massachusetts Health Reform increased welfare and utility, and the increase in labor force participation shows that expanding Medicaid and private insurance has a net positive effect.

Url: http://econjournal.terry.uga.edu/index.php/UGAJUE/article/view/32/24

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Authors: Abernathy, Brendan L.

Periodical (Full): The UGA Journal of Economics

Issue: 2

Volume: 1

Pages: 1-14

Data Collections: IPUMS USA

Topics: Health, Population Health and Health Systems

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