Health risk behaviors in adolescents and young adults with special health care needs

2015 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 132-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariecel Pilapil ◽  
David DeLaet
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Health Risk ◽  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Health Risk Behaviors ◽  
Special Health Care Needs ◽  
Health Care Needs ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Special Health Care ◽  
Special Health

Access to Health Care: Health Insurance Considerations for Young Adults With Special Health Care Needs/Disabilities

PEDIATRICS ◽  
2002 ◽  
Vol 110 (Supplement_3) ◽  
pp. 1328-1335 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patience H. White
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Health Insurance ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Access To Health Care ◽  
Special Health Care Needs ◽  
Health Care Needs ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Special Health Care ◽  
Special Health

Youth with special health care needs/disabilities want what all youth in America want: independence, health, friends, and jobs. Yet, between 19 and 23 years of age (depending on the state), youth with special health care needs/disabilities often find little availability of health insurance or health providers that were an essential part of why they survived and now are looking to participate in adult society. This article reviews the complex system of health insurance options that young adults with special health care needs/disabilities face as they move from pediatric to adult health insurance systems. Yet because of a maze of different eligibility criteria, many of these options are not available to young adults with special health care needs, and they are left with out health insurance. Similarly, the issues surrounding health provider reimbursement often leave the young adult with special health care needs without health care professionals who can manage their complex health conditions as they transition into adulthood. In conclusion, this article outlines what steps could be taken by associations and the health policy, advocacy, and governmental communities to improve the situation.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document