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Financial Hardships Of Medicare Beneficiaries With Serious Illness.

Authors :
Kyle, Michael Anne
Blendon, Robert J.
Benson, John M.
Abrams, Melinda K.
Schneider, Eric C.
Source :
Health Affairs. Nov2019, Vol. 38 Issue 11, p1801-1806. 6p.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

The article focuses on a 2019 national survey conducted in the U.S. which found that seriously ill Medicare beneficiaries experienced financial hardships as a consequence of the illness. Topics covered include evidence of Medicare's popularity among its beneficiaries, and an assessment of medical care costs on seriously ill beneficiaries and their family and friends.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02782715
Volume :
38
Issue :
11
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Health Affairs
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
139544976
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1377/hlthaff.2019.00362