Improving Health Insurance Literacy Among Young Adult Cancer Survivors

Summary

We will conduct a randomized controlled trial to test a 4-session virtual health insurance navigation intervention that will increase knowledge about health insurance, reduce financial burden, and improve surveillance for recurrence among 300 young adult cancer survivors ages 26 to 39. We will combine self-reported survey data with electronic health records and claims data to examine the trial outcomes and efficacy. We will also conduct an economic evaluation using cost-effectiveness and budget impact analyses, to establish the sustainability of the intervention at improving outcomes of young adult survivors through increasing their health insurance knowledge and decreasing their financial burden.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

Participants are eligible for this study if they:

1. Were diagnosed with breast, testicular, lymphoma, sarcoma, and colorectal cancer,
2. Are between the ages of 26 to 45 years (preferably between 26-39, but no older than 45),
3. Have completed initial treatment (i.e., radiation, chemotherapy, or surgery) within the past year,
4. Are a patient at the University of Utah/Huntsman Cancer Institute or Intermountain Healthcare, and
5. Speak English.

Exclusion Criteria:

Potential participants will be excluded if they:

1. Are unable to participate due to developmental delay, and
2. Speak a language other than English, and
3. Unable to participate through either phone or a video capable computer or mobile device (e.g., smartphone, laptop, etc.).

Conditions1

Locations2 sites

Browse More Trials