Monday, April 25, 2016

9 Characteristics of the Medicare Population


1. 3+ chronic conditions, 66%  

2. Income below $24,150, 50%

3. Savings below $63,350, 50%

4. Cognitive/mental impairment, 31%

5. Fair/poor health, 27%

6. Functional impairment (2+ ADL limitations), 21%

7. Under age 65 with permanent disabilities, 17%

8. Age 85+, 13%

9. Long-term care facility resident, 5%

 

 

Source: KFF

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