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The study aims to determine if access to electronic health cards improves health outcomes for refugees in Germany.

Does Facilitated and Early Access to the Healthcare System Improve Refugees’ Health Outcomes? Evidence from a Natural Experiment in Germany

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The study aims to determine if access to electronic health cards improves health outcomes for refugees in Germany.
Natural experiment design using variation in eHC policy adoption across regions and time.
Analysis based on the IAB-BAMF-SOEP Survey of Refugees.
Focusing on multidimensional health indicators, including mental well-being and subjective health assessments.
Eligibility for eHCs led to improved mental well-being and subjective health assessments among refugees.
No significant impact on physical health status was observed.
Facilitated access to healthcare alleviated language and cultural barriers, enhancing health literacy.

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Randomized trial examines improved mental well-being and health assessments in refugees, suggesting beneficial healthcare access effects.

Jaschke et al. (2021) studied this question.

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