08 Apr Medicaid Work Requirements Disproportionately Affect Those with Mental Health or Substance Use Disorders
Posted at 01:45h
in Addiction, Author Interviews, Mental Health Research, Occupational Health, Social Issues
MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
[caption id="attachment_48428" align="alignleft" width="200"] Dr. Wen[/caption]
Hefei Wen, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Health Management & Policy
University of Kentucky College of Public Health
MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study?
Response: Work requirements condition Medicaid eligibility on completing a specified number of hours of employment, work search, job training, or community service. Little is known about how behavioral health and other chronic health conditions intersect with employment status among Medicaid enrollees who may be subject to work requirements.