Impact of Early Intervention Programs for Persons with Mental Health Conditions: Evidence from the National DMIE Evaluation

Impact of Early Intervention Programs for Persons with Mental Health Conditions: Evidence from the National DMIE Evaluation

Published: Jun 30, 2010
Publisher: Boston, MA: AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting
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Associated Project

Demonstration to Maintain Independence and Employment (DMIE)

Time frame: 2007-2011

Prepared for:

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Authors

Gilbert Gimm

Henry Ireys

This article examines results from a study using random assignment and data from Social Security Administration files and state-based surveys to assess whether the DMIE, as implemented in these states, had a significant impact on the number of applications submitted for federal disability benefit programs and changed participants’ employment outcomes. Among other findings, the study showed that the early intervention programs were effective in reducing applications to federal disability programs 12 months after enrollment in the two states (Minnesota and Texas) with the largest number of participants.

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