Archive: Michael Levere
We examined descriptive patterns in the frequency of medical continuing disability reviews (CDRs) for child Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients. These CDRs are designed to determine whether children continue to meet the disability criteria required to qualify for SSI. Benefits cease for children who no longer meet the disability criteria…
Children’s participation in the federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program has declined substantially over the past decade. Many children with disabilities might be eligible for SSI, yet barriers such as a lack of knowledge of the program or perceived challenges with applying may limit participation. In this paper, we use machine learning models on Medicaid…
