Field of Work: health insurance coverage of young adults
Problem Synopsis: Young adults ages 19–29 are less likely to have health insurance than any other age group.
Synopsis of the Work: The Rutgers Center for State Health Policy evaluated state policies that require insurers to allow young adults to enroll as dependents on their parents plan into their mid-20s and beyond. The study examined the differences in the existing state laws and regulations, analyzed implementation experiences and evaluated the impact on coverage of young adults. The project was funded through RWJF's State Health Access Reform Evaluation program.
Key Findings: Findings, published in articles and issue briefs, include:
Individual project results from the RWJF national program, State Health Access Reform Evaluation
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