An Exploratory Study of Health Care Coverage and Employment of People with Disabilities: Literature Review
October 1997
DHHS, Office of the Assistant Secretaryfor Planning and Evaluation (ASPE)
Summary: Health insurance access is an important factor in decisions to work or participate in public programs for single mothers, older workers and the elderly. Many DI and SSI beneficiaries say they are deterred from working for fear of losing their benefits. Recent legislative proposals are designed to address these issues through expanded eligibility for government provided health insurance programs.