Thursday, May 12, 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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