Characteristics of the Medicare Population (as % of total population)

1.    Per capita annual income below $22,000: 50%

2.    Per capita savings below $53,000: 50%

3.    3+ chronic conditions: 40%

4.    Fair/poor health: 27%

5.    Cognitive/mental impairment: 23%

6.    Under-65 disabled: 17%

7.    2+ ADL limitations: 15%

8.    Age 85+: 13%

9.    Long-term care facility resident: 5%

Source: Kaiser Family Foundation