In this insightful episode, Marguerite Burns and Laura Dague delve into the critical role Medicaid access plays in affecting recidivism rates, drawing on their comprehensive research. Through a discussion that spans health policy, economics, and the intricacies of Medicaid's impact on individuals reentering society post-incarceration, the episode sheds light on the tangible benefits of accessible healthcare services.
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“The consequences of Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act for police arrests” by Jessica T. Simes and Jaquelyn L. Jahn.
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0261512
“Public health insurance and impacts on crime incidences and mental health" by Kathryn L. Wagner.
https://doi.org/10.1515/bejeap-2020-0190
"Access to health Care and Criminal Behavior: Evidence form the ACA Medicaid Expansions" by Jacob Vogler.
https://doi.org/10.1002/pam.22239
"The Effect of Health Insurance on Crime: Evidence from the Affordable Care Act Medicaid Expansion" by Qiwei He and Scott Bardowski.
https://doi.org/10.1002/hec.3977
"The Effect of Medicaid Expansion on Crime Reduction: Evidence from HIFA-Waiver Expansions" by Hefei Wen, Jason M. Hockenberry, and Janet R. Cummings.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpubeco.2017.09.001
"Does Public Assistance Reduce Recidivism?" by Crystal S. Yang.
https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/aer.p20171001
“SNAP benefits and crime: Evidence from changing disbursement schedules” by Jillian B. Carr and Analisa Packham.
https://doi.org/10.1162/rest_a_00757
"Does emergency financial assistance reduce crime?" by Caroline Palmer, David C. Phillips, and James X. Sullivan.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpubeco.2018.10.012
“Does welfare prevent crime? The criminal justice outcomes of youth removed from SSI" by Manasi Deshpande and Michael Mueller-Smith.
https://doi.org/10.1093/qje/qjac017
"Snapping Back: Food Stamp Bans and Criminal Recidivism" by Cody Tuttle.
https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/pol.20170490
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