Coverage for Adults With Chronic Disease Under the First 5 Years of the Affordable Care Act

The objective of this study was to assess changes in coverage for nonelderly adults with and without chronic disease over the first 5 years of ACA implementation, and the effects of state-level Medicaid eligibility expansions on coverage for these populations. Research Design: Multivariable and difference-in-differences regression models. Participants: A total of 2,007,271 adults aged 18–64 years in the nationally representative Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System 2011–2018 data. Measures: Self-reported insurance coverage. Results: Over the first 5 years of ACA implementation, coverage increased among nonelderly adults with versus without chronic disease by 6.9 versus 5.4 percentage points, respectively (95% confidence interval: 6.1–7.6, P
Source: Medical Care - Category: Health Management Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research