Abstract
This systematic review synthesizes the current Universal Basic Income (UBI) research. As income inequality continues to affect health outcomes, UBI has been proposed as a strategy to reduce gaps in healthcare access, food security, housing, and overall well-being. The review examines 12 peer-reviewed articles to understand how UBI can impact the direct and indirect factors contributing to the disparities that the current welfare system may not adequately address. The findings indicate that UBI can help alleviate poverty-related stress, potentially leading to better mental and physical health outcomes through improved nutrition, more stable housing, and greater life satisfaction. Additionally, UBI has been linked to an increase in the use of preventive healthcare services, which may ease the strain on emergency and acute care systems. Despite these promising results, challenges remain. The long-term sustainability of UBI programs and their integration into existing welfare systems needs further examination.
Recommended Citation
Hines, Adriana S. and Gietzen, Lindsay
(2024)
"UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME POLICY AND ITS POTENTIAL IMPACT ON WELFARE REFORM,"
Pacific Journal of Health: Vol. 7:
Iss.
1, Article 36.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56031/2576-215X.1091
Available at:
https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/pjh/vol7/iss1/36
