The Accelerated Benefits Demonstration and Evaluation Project: Impacts on Health and Employment at Twelve Months Volume 1

Abstract
This demonstration tested the effects of earlier access to health care coverage and related services for new Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) beneficiaries. After one year, the program increased health care use, reduced reported unmet medical needs, and modestly improved health and functioning. It also increased job prep and search activities but did not raise employment levels.