Mudrazija and Ayala Publish Research Article in The Gerontologist
Posted: 9/18/2025 ()
CSDE UW Affiliate Stipica Mudrazija (Health Systems and Population Health) and CSDE Research Scientist Sofia Ayala recently published a research article in The Gerontologist titled, “Do older Hispanic immigrants receive more from public assistance?.” Research shows that foreign-born adults, including those of Hispanic origin, are less likely than the U.S.-born population to access public benefits. Dr. Mudrazija and Dr. Ayala use 1998–2020 data from the Health and Retirement Study and apply structural equation models (SEM) to account for the direct and indirect impact of nativity and Hispanic ethnicity on the receipt of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, and Supplemental Security Income and welfare benefits. To read the full article, visit this link.