Abstract
Applying for Medicaid can be a barrier to health care services. Most health science students are unaware of the Medicaid application process. First-year students at the University of Washington School of Dentistry (N=170) completed the Washington state Medicaid application as part of an introductory dental public health course and completed a 20-item survey about their experiences. About 54.7% and 41.8% of students encountered some difficulty in understanding the instructions and completing the application, respectively. Students reported lack of Internet access as a significant barrier to completing the online application. Suggested revisions included making it easier to access and submit the application, simplifying instructions, and shortening the application. Most first-year dental students reported difficulties completing the Medicaid application, which underscores the need to simplify the process for potential beneficiaries. Early experiential learning activities have the potential to expose trainees to the barriers to care that vulnerable populations encounter.
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