Health and Health Service Utilization of Medicaid Enrollees with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Illinois
Project Description:
The purpose of this project is to better understand health status and health service utilization of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their subgroups. Specifically, the following research questions will be addressed: (1) What are demographic characteristics of persons with IDD and etiologies of their IDD? (2) What is their health status, health service utilization and its cost? (3) Are there any detectable differences in the health status and health service utilization across subgroups of persons with IDD by their demographics and their etiologies of IDD?
Core Function(s):
Performing Research or Evaluation
Area of Emphasis
Health-Related Activities
Target Audience:
Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Empowerment Zone, Urban
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
State
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A