Knowledge of Medicaid Expansion to Recent and Undocumented Immigrants Among Oregon Mexican-origin Latinos
Presenter Biography
I am Nancy Ledezma, a third-year public health major with a pre-physician assistant tract. I'm part of URISE cohort 2 and work under Dr. Darney.
Institution
PSU
Program/Major
Public Health
Degree
BS
Presentation Type
Presentation
Start Date
4-4-2023 4:05 PM
End Date
4-4-2023 4:15 PM
Persistent Identifier
https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/40236
Keywords
Medical expansion, undocumented, Healthier Oregon, immigrant. Latino/as
Abstract
Authors: Nancy Ledezma, Grace Parra, & Blair Darney Ph.D., MPH.
Title
Knowledge of Medicaid Expansion to Recent and Undocumented Immigrants Among Oregon Mexican-origin Latinos
Background
Recent and undocumented immigrants are explicitly excluded from federal Medicaid and state insurance exchanges. Oregon implemented Healthier Oregon in July 2022 to expand Medicaid (OHP) benefits to recent or undocumented immigrants ages 19-25 or 55 and older. We assessed understanding of Healthier Oregon among Mexican-origin Latinos. We hypothesize that many potentially eligible people may not know about the program, if they qualify, or how to apply.
Methods
This is a cross-sectional study in collaboration with the General Consulate of Mexico. Our team has developed a 20-item cross-sectional survey. This survey includes socio-demographic items and items about knowledge about Healthier Oregon. We will recruit individuals who are 18 and older, reside in Oregon, and self-identify as Latino/as who may or may not have health insurance. We will use descriptive and multivariable statistics to describe our sample, awareness of the Healthier Oregon program, experience enrolling, and factors associated with awareness of Healthier Oregon. We plan to recruit summer 2023 and have final results December 2023.
Results
The study results will be disseminated with the Consulate of Mexico and other local partners and in a scientific publication. Our results can inform outreach efforts to facilitate enrollment in Healthier Oregon and expand access to healthcare for Latinos in Oregon.
Public Health Significance
Recent and undocumented immigrants are explicitly excluded from Medicaid. Oregon has passed legislation to fill this gap. Understanding awareness of the program will provide insight into ways to improve outreach and communication and improve enrollment by eligible individuals.
Knowledge of Medicaid Expansion to Recent and Undocumented Immigrants Among Oregon Mexican-origin Latinos
Authors: Nancy Ledezma, Grace Parra, & Blair Darney Ph.D., MPH.
Title
Knowledge of Medicaid Expansion to Recent and Undocumented Immigrants Among Oregon Mexican-origin Latinos
Background
Recent and undocumented immigrants are explicitly excluded from federal Medicaid and state insurance exchanges. Oregon implemented Healthier Oregon in July 2022 to expand Medicaid (OHP) benefits to recent or undocumented immigrants ages 19-25 or 55 and older. We assessed understanding of Healthier Oregon among Mexican-origin Latinos. We hypothesize that many potentially eligible people may not know about the program, if they qualify, or how to apply.
Methods
This is a cross-sectional study in collaboration with the General Consulate of Mexico. Our team has developed a 20-item cross-sectional survey. This survey includes socio-demographic items and items about knowledge about Healthier Oregon. We will recruit individuals who are 18 and older, reside in Oregon, and self-identify as Latino/as who may or may not have health insurance. We will use descriptive and multivariable statistics to describe our sample, awareness of the Healthier Oregon program, experience enrolling, and factors associated with awareness of Healthier Oregon. We plan to recruit summer 2023 and have final results December 2023.
Results
The study results will be disseminated with the Consulate of Mexico and other local partners and in a scientific publication. Our results can inform outreach efforts to facilitate enrollment in Healthier Oregon and expand access to healthcare for Latinos in Oregon.
Public Health Significance
Recent and undocumented immigrants are explicitly excluded from Medicaid. Oregon has passed legislation to fill this gap. Understanding awareness of the program will provide insight into ways to improve outreach and communication and improve enrollment by eligible individuals.