Principal Findings
Medicaid expansions significantly increased health insurance coverage and reduced out-of-pocket spending on mental health services for low-income adults. Effects of expanded Medicaid eligibility on out-of-pocket spending were strongest for adults with psychological distress. Expanding Medicaid eligibility did not significantly increase the use of mental health services.
Authors:
Ezra Golberstein Ph.D.1,* and
Gilbert Gonzales M.H.A.2
