Health Insurance Regain after a Spell of Uninsurance: A Longitudinal Comparison of Youth with and without Disabilities Transitioning into Adulthood

Youth with severe disabilities and youth without disabilities had similar odds of and durations to insurance regain. In contrast, youth with nonsevere disabilities had lower odds of regaining insurance and experienced longer durations of uninsurance compared to peers without disabilities. We recommend additional research into the implications of Medicaid eligibility pathways and employment barriers for youth with nonsevere disabilities.