Archive: Mathematica

young boy in wheelchair coloring in fish on a chalkboard

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…

woman and disabled man in face mask using tablet computer together

This paper examines high-frequency patterns that occur in the experiences with, behaviors during, and attitudes toward COVID-19 among people with disabilities since the pandemic began.  It also examines the timing and predictors of plans to apply for Social Security benefits as a result of the pandemic.  It uses biweekly and monthly data from the Understanding…