Percent not obtaining prescription drug due to cost | |
---|---|
All adults (ages 18 and over) | 12 |
Ages 18-64 | 13* |
Ages 65 and over | 8 |
Insurance Coverage(age 18-64) | |
Employer coverage | 8** |
Other private coverage | 11** |
Medicaid/other state coverage | 26 |
Other coverage | 16** |
Uninsured | 29 |
* Difference with age 65 and over is statistically sigfnificant at .05 level.
** Difference with uninsured (age 18-64) is statistically significant at .05 level.
Estimates reflect the percentage who responded "yes" to the following question: "During the past 12 months, was there any time you needed prescription medicines but didnt get them because you couldnt afford it?"
Source: Community Tracking Study household survey, 2000-2001.